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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.98, 9,451.16 and 2,405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.98, 9,451.16 and 2,405.48 is: 3,607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.98 : 9,451.16 = 2,405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.98/9,451.16 = 2,405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.98x = 9,451.16 × 2,405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.98x = 22,734,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,734,517.07/6,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.52

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