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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.25, 9,454.38 and 2,924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.25, 9,454.38 and 2,924.36 is: 4,384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.25 : 9,454.38 = 2,924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.25/9,454.38 = 2,924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.25x = 9,454.38 × 2,924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.25x = 27,647,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,647,963.42/6,305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.91

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