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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301, 9,445.34 and 2,605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301, 9,445.34 and 2,605.82 is: 3,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301 : 9,445.34 = 2,605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301/9,445.34 = 2,605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301x = 9,445.34 × 2,605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301x = 24,612,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,612,855.88/6,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.18

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