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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,340.69, 9,513.77 and 2,447.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,340.69, 9,513.77 and 2,447.83 is: 3,672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,340.69 : 9,513.77 = 2,447.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,340.69/9,513.77 = 2,447.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,340.69x = 9,513.77 × 2,447.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,340.69x = 23,288,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,288,091.62/6,340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.80

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