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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.36, 9,504.48 and 2,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.36, 9,504.48 and 2,440.88 is: 3,661.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.36 : 9,504.48 = 2,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.36/9,504.48 = 2,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.36x = 9,504.48 × 2,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.36x = 23,199,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199,295.14/6,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.87

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