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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.06, 9,507.48 and 2,442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.06, 9,507.48 and 2,442.48 is: 3,663.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.06 : 9,507.48 = 2,442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.06/9,507.48 = 2,442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.06x = 9,507.48 × 2,442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.06x = 23,221,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221,829.75/6,338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.87

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