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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297, 9,446.99 and 2,348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297, 9,446.99 and 2,348.39 is: 3,523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297 : 9,446.99 = 2,348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297/9,446.99 = 2,348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297x = 9,446.99 × 2,348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297x = 22,185,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185,157.87/6,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.13

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