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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,308.91, 9,464.49 and 2,359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,308.91, 9,464.49 and 2,359.71 is: 3,539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,308.91 : 9,464.49 = 2,359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,308.91/9,464.49 = 2,359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,308.91x = 9,464.49 × 2,359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,308.91x = 22,333,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,333,451.70/6,308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.99

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