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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343, 9,512.66 and 2,446.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343, 9,512.66 and 2,446.50 is: 3,669.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343 : 9,512.66 = 2,446.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343/9,512.66 = 2,446.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343x = 9,512.66 × 2,446.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343x = 23,272,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,272,722.69/6,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.04

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