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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.06, 9,445.52 and 2,401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.06, 9,445.52 and 2,401.44 is: 3,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.06 : 9,445.52 = 2,401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.06/9,445.52 = 2,401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.06x = 9,445.52 × 2,401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.06x = 22,682,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682,849.55/6,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.13

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