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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,398.42, 9,594.06 and 2,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,398.42, 9,594.06 and 2,237.31 is: 3,354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,398.42 : 9,594.06 = 2,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,398.42/9,594.06 = 2,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,398.42x = 9,594.06 × 2,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,398.42x = 21,464,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464,886.38/6,398.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.72

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