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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,342.91, 9,519.93 and 2,450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,342.91, 9,519.93 and 2,450.05 is: 3,677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,342.91 : 9,519.93 = 2,450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,342.91/9,519.93 = 2,450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,342.91x = 9,519.93 × 2,450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,342.91x = 23,324,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,324,280.70/6,342.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.22

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