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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.00, 9,433.99 and 2,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.00, 9,433.99 and 2,397.28 is: 3,592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.00 : 9,433.99 = 2,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.00/9,433.99 = 2,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.00x = 9,433.99 × 2,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.00x = 22,615,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,885.97/6,295.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.68

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