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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.38, 9,517.38 and 2,448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.38, 9,517.38 and 2,448.28 is: 3,672.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.38 : 9,517.38 = 2,448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.38/9,517.38 = 2,448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.38x = 9,517.38 × 2,448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.38x = 23,301,211.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,301,211.11/6,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.73

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