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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.38, 9,595.26 and 2,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.38, 9,595.26 and 2,237.22 is: 3,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.38 : 9,595.26 = 2,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.38/9,595.26 = 2,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.38x = 9,595.26 × 2,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.38x = 21,466,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466,707.58/6,397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.55

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