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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.40, 9,453.92 and 2,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.40, 9,453.92 and 2,406.24 is: 3,609.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.40 : 9,453.92 = 2,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.40/9,453.92 = 2,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.40x = 9,453.92 × 2,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.40x = 22,748,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,748,400.46/6,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.48

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