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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.11, 9,454.73 and 2,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.11, 9,454.73 and 2,605.40 is: 3,908.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.11 : 9,454.73 = 2,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.11/9,454.73 = 2,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.11x = 9,454.73 × 2,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.11x = 24,633,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,633,328.70/6,302.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.74

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