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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.91, 9,448.25 and 2,402.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.91, 9,448.25 and 2,402.19 is: 3,602.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.91 : 9,448.25 = 2,402.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.91/9,448.25 = 2,402.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.91x = 9,448.25 × 2,402.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.91x = 22,696,479.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,696,479.66/6,299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.67

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