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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,342.65, 9,508.22 and 2,449.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,342.65, 9,508.22 and 2,449.97 is: 3,672.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,342.65 : 9,508.22 = 2,449.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,342.65/9,508.22 = 2,449.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,342.65x = 9,508.22 × 2,449.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,342.65x = 23,294,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,294,841.50/6,342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.73

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