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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.34, 9,456.79 and 2,408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.34, 9,456.79 and 2,408.82 is: 3,612.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.34 : 9,456.79 = 2,408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.34/9,456.79 = 2,408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.34x = 9,456.79 × 2,408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.34x = 22,779,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,779,704.89/6,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.76

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