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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,395.34, 9,595.44 and 2,235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,395.34, 9,595.44 and 2,235.81 is: 3,354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,395.34 : 9,595.44 = 2,235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,395.34/9,595.44 = 2,235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,395.34x = 9,595.44 × 2,235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,395.34x = 21,453,580.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453,580.71/6,395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.56

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