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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,340.58, 9,512.52 and 2,443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,340.58, 9,512.52 and 2,443.70 is: 3,666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,340.58 : 9,512.52 = 2,443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,340.58/9,512.52 = 2,443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,340.58x = 9,512.52 × 2,443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,340.58x = 23,245,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245,745.12/6,340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.19

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