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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,308.49, 9,462.83 and 2,149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,308.49, 9,462.83 and 2,149.46 is: 3,224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,308.49 : 9,462.83 = 2,149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,308.49/9,462.83 = 2,149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,308.49x = 9,462.83 × 2,149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,308.49x = 20,339,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,339,916.51/6,308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.21

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