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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.20, 9,445.81 and 2,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.20, 9,445.81 and 2,348.40 is: 3,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.20 : 9,445.81 = 2,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.20/9,445.81 = 2,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.20x = 9,445.81 × 2,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.20x = 22,182,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182,481.23/6,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.60

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