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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.20, 9,514.52 and 2,448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.20, 9,514.52 and 2,448.34 is: 3,673.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.20 : 9,514.52 = 2,448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.20/9,514.52 = 2,448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.20x = 9,514.52 × 2,448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.20x = 23,294,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,294,720.08/6,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.55

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