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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.38, 9,443.39 and 2,400.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.38, 9,443.39 and 2,400.09 is: 3,600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.38 : 9,443.39 = 2,400.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.38/9,443.39 = 2,400.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.38x = 9,443.39 × 2,400.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.38x = 22,664,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,973.90/6,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.26

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