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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.38, 9,445.91 and 2,349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.38, 9,445.91 and 2,349.75 is: 3,522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.38 : 9,445.91 = 2,349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.38/9,445.91 = 2,349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.38x = 9,445.91 × 2,349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.38x = 22,195,515.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195,515.27/6,301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.33

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