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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.31, 9,517.16 and 2,395.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.31, 9,517.16 and 2,395.71 is: 3,594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.31 : 9,517.16 = 2,395.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.31/9,517.16 = 2,395.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.31x = 9,517.16 × 2,395.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.31x = 22,800,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800,361.37/6,343.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.39

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