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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.41, 9,453.38 and 2,601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.41, 9,453.38 and 2,601.88 is: 3,902.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.41 : 9,453.38 = 2,601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.41/9,453.38 = 2,601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.41x = 9,453.38 × 2,601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.41x = 24,596,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,596,523.71/6,302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.72

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