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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.28, 9,454.08 and 2,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.28, 9,454.08 and 2,406.26 is: 3,610.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.28 : 9,454.08 = 2,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.28/9,454.08 = 2,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.28x = 9,454.08 × 2,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.28x = 22,748,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,748,974.54/6,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.21

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