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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.46, 9,507.78 and 2,442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.46, 9,507.78 and 2,442.14 is: 3,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.46 : 9,507.78 = 2,442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.46/9,507.78 = 2,442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.46x = 9,507.78 × 2,442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.46x = 23,219,329.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,219,329.85/6,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.82

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