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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.21, 9,520.85 and 2,399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.21, 9,520.85 and 2,399.88 is: 3,599.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.21 : 9,520.85 = 2,399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.21/9,520.85 = 2,399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.21x = 9,520.85 × 2,399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.21x = 22,848,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,848,885.50/6,348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.26

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