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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.70, 9,439.05 and 2,346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.70, 9,439.05 and 2,346.90 is: 3,518.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.70 : 9,439.05 = 2,346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.70/9,439.05 = 2,346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.70x = 9,439.05 × 2,346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.70x = 22,152,506.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,506.45/6,296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.11

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