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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,394.13, 9,593.99 and 2,237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,394.13, 9,593.99 and 2,237.13 is: 3,356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,394.13 : 9,593.99 = 2,237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,394.13/9,593.99 = 2,237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,394.13x = 9,593.99 × 2,237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,394.13x = 21,463,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,463,002.85/6,394.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.67

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