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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.35, 9,507.53 and 2,440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.35, 9,507.53 and 2,440.02 is: 3,660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.35 : 9,507.53 = 2,440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.35/9,507.53 = 2,440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.35x = 9,507.53 × 2,440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.35x = 23,198,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,198,591.38/6,338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.04

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