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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.81, 9,440.57 and 2,346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.81, 9,440.57 and 2,346.18 is: 3,516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.81 : 9,440.57 = 2,346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.81/9,440.57 = 2,346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.81x = 9,440.57 × 2,346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.81x = 22,149,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,149,233.79/6,297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.97

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