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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.88, 9,445.86 and 2,346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.88, 9,445.86 and 2,346.92 is: 3,520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.88 : 9,445.86 = 2,346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.88/9,445.86 = 2,346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.88x = 9,445.86 × 2,346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.88x = 22,168,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168,630.52/6,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.57

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