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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,409.37, 9,615.11 and 2,248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,409.37, 9,615.11 and 2,248.29 is: 3,372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,409.37 : 9,615.11 = 2,248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,409.37/9,615.11 = 2,248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,409.37x = 9,615.11 × 2,248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,409.37x = 21,617,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617,555.66/6,409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.81

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