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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.44, 9,434.66 and 2,397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.44, 9,434.66 and 2,397.72 is: 3,593.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.44 : 9,434.66 = 2,397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.44/9,434.66 = 2,397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.44x = 9,434.66 × 2,397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.44x = 22,621,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621,672.98/6,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.34

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