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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.24, 9,521.22 and 2,399.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.24, 9,521.22 and 2,399.81 is: 3,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.24 : 9,521.22 = 2,399.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.24/9,521.22 = 2,399.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.24x = 9,521.22 × 2,399.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.24x = 22,849,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849,118.97/6,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.72

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