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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.63, 9,494.51 and 2,436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.63, 9,494.51 and 2,436.77 is: 3,655.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.63 : 9,494.51 = 2,436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.63/9,494.51 = 2,436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.63x = 9,494.51 × 2,436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.63x = 23,135,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,135,877.48/6,329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.17

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