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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.08, 9,508.08 and 2,647.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.08, 9,508.08 and 2,647.46 is: 3,968.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.08 : 9,508.08 = 2,647.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.08/9,508.08 = 2,647.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.08x = 9,508.08 × 2,647.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.08x = 25,172,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172,261.48/6,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.46

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