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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.03, 9,544.86 and 2,418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.03, 9,544.86 and 2,418.17 is: 3,623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.03 : 9,544.86 = 2,418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.03/9,544.86 = 2,418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.03x = 9,544.86 × 2,418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.03x = 23,081,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,081,098.48/6,369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.96

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