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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.44, 9,443.70 and 2,399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.44, 9,443.70 and 2,399.88 is: 3,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.44 : 9,443.70 = 2,399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.44/9,443.70 = 2,399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.44x = 9,443.70 × 2,399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.44x = 22,663,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663,746.76/6,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.03

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