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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.64, 9,445.60 and 2,404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.64, 9,445.60 and 2,404.32 is: 3,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.64 : 9,445.60 = 2,404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.64/9,445.60 = 2,404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.64x = 9,445.60 × 2,404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.64x = 22,710,244.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,710,244.99/6,296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.72

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