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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.70, 9,451.26 and 2,404.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.70, 9,451.26 and 2,404.38 is: 3,605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.70 : 9,451.26 = 2,404.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.70/9,451.26 = 2,404.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.70x = 9,451.26 × 2,404.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.70x = 22,724,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724,420.52/6,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.51

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