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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.41, 9,437.90 and 2,595.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.41, 9,437.90 and 2,595.91 is: 3,890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.41 : 9,437.90 = 2,595.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.41/9,437.90 = 2,595.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.41x = 9,437.90 × 2,595.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.41x = 24,499,938.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499,938.99/6,297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.48

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