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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.70, 9,451.16 and 2,404.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.70, 9,451.16 and 2,404.41 is: 3,607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.70 : 9,451.16 = 2,404.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.70/9,451.16 = 2,404.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.70x = 9,451.16 × 2,404.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.70x = 22,724,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724,463.62/6,299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.23

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