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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.49, 9,605.94 and 2,244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.49, 9,605.94 and 2,244.43 is: 3,365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.49 : 9,605.94 = 2,244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.49/9,605.94 = 2,244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.49x = 9,605.94 × 2,244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.49x = 21,559,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,559,859.91/6,405.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.84

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