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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.06, 9,502.98 and 2,439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.06, 9,502.98 and 2,439.47 is: 3,659.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.06 : 9,502.98 = 2,439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.06/9,502.98 = 2,439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.06x = 9,502.98 × 2,439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.06x = 23,182,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182,234.62/6,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.36

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