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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,394.63, 9,594.74 and 2,237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,394.63, 9,594.74 and 2,237.63 is: 3,357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,394.63 : 9,594.74 = 2,237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,394.63/9,594.74 = 2,237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,394.63x = 9,594.74 × 2,237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,394.63x = 21,469,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469,418.90/6,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.42

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