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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.81, 9,506.88 and 2,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.81, 9,506.88 and 2,388.12 is: 3,582.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.81 : 9,506.88 = 2,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.81/9,506.88 = 2,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.81x = 9,506.88 × 2,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.81x = 22,703,570.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703,570.27/6,336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.81

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