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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.24, 9,505.92 and 2,440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.24, 9,505.92 and 2,440.92 is: 3,661.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.24 : 9,505.92 = 2,440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.24/9,505.92 = 2,440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.24x = 9,505.92 × 2,440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.24x = 23,203,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,203,190.25/6,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.98

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