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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.35, 9,439.86 and 2,345.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.35, 9,439.86 and 2,345.71 is: 3,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.35 : 9,439.86 = 2,345.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.35/9,439.86 = 2,345.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.35x = 9,439.86 × 2,345.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.35x = 22,143,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143,174.00/6,297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.27

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