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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,339.72, 9,508.50 and 2,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,339.72, 9,508.50 and 2,444.16 is: 3,665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,339.72 : 9,508.50 = 2,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,339.72/9,508.50 = 2,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,339.72x = 9,508.50 × 2,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,339.72x = 23,240,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240,295.36/6,339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.82

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