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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.97, 9,523.81 and 2,401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.97, 9,523.81 and 2,401.55 is: 3,601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.97 : 9,523.81 = 2,401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.97/9,523.81 = 2,401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.97x = 9,523.81 × 2,401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.97x = 22,871,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,871,897.00/6,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.32

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