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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,400.39, 9,602.88 and 2,241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,400.39, 9,602.88 and 2,241.55 is: 3,363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,400.39 : 9,602.88 = 2,241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,400.39/9,602.88 = 2,241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,400.39x = 9,602.88 × 2,241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,400.39x = 21,525,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,525,335.66/6,400.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.13

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