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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.85, 9,437.61 and 2,344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.85, 9,437.61 and 2,344.21 is: 3,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.85 : 9,437.61 = 2,344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.85/9,437.61 = 2,344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.85x = 9,437.61 × 2,344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.85x = 22,123,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123,724.93/6,295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.02

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