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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,342.90, 9,515.97 and 2,446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,342.90, 9,515.97 and 2,446.26 is: 3,670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,342.90 : 9,515.97 = 2,446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,342.90/9,515.97 = 2,446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,342.90x = 9,515.97 × 2,446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,342.90x = 23,278,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,278,536.77/6,342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.01

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