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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,342.18, 9,514.62 and 2,446.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,342.18, 9,514.62 and 2,446.62 is: 3,670.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,342.18 : 9,514.62 = 2,446.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,342.18/9,514.62 = 2,446.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,342.18x = 9,514.62 × 2,446.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,342.18x = 23,278,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,278,659.58/6,342.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.45

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