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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.41, 9,441.50 and 2,397.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.41, 9,441.50 and 2,397.69 is: 3,595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.41 : 9,441.50 = 2,397.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.41/9,441.50 = 2,397.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.41x = 9,441.50 × 2,397.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.41x = 22,637,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,637,778.15/6,295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.92

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