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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.08, 9,444.66 and 2,601.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.08, 9,444.66 and 2,601.27 is: 3,899.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.08 : 9,444.66 = 2,601.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.08/9,444.66 = 2,601.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.08x = 9,444.66 × 2,601.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.08x = 24,568,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,568,110.72/6,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.03

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