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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.82, 9,443.25 and 2,403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.82, 9,443.25 and 2,403.18 is: 3,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.82 : 9,443.25 = 2,403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.82/9,443.25 = 2,403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.82x = 9,443.25 × 2,403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.82x = 22,693,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,693,829.54/6,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.30

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