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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.39, 9,611.88 and 2,247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.39, 9,611.88 and 2,247.55 is: 3,372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.39 : 9,611.88 = 2,247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.39/9,611.88 = 2,247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.39x = 9,611.88 × 2,247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.39x = 21,603,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,603,180.89/6,406.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.13

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