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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.60, 9,464.64 and 2,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.60, 9,464.64 and 2,413.44 is: 3,620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.60 : 9,464.64 = 2,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.60/9,464.64 = 2,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.60x = 9,464.64 × 2,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.60x = 22,842,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842,340.76/6,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.25

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