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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.90, 9,499.55 and 2,438.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.90, 9,499.55 and 2,438.37 is: 3,655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.90 : 9,499.55 = 2,438.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.90/9,499.55 = 2,438.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.90x = 9,499.55 × 2,438.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.90x = 23,163,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163,405.54/6,336.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.32

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