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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.08, 9,503.16 and 2,439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.08, 9,503.16 and 2,439.92 is: 3,659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.08 : 9,503.16 = 2,439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.08/9,503.16 = 2,439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.08x = 9,503.16 × 2,439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.08x = 23,186,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186,950.15/6,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.51

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