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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.74, 9,520.47 and 2,399.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.74, 9,520.47 and 2,399.31 is: 3,597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.74 : 9,520.47 = 2,399.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.74/9,520.47 = 2,399.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.74x = 9,520.47 × 2,399.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.74x = 22,842,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842,558.88/6,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.97

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