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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.38, 9,509.67 and 2,450.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.38, 9,509.67 and 2,450.52 is: 3,673.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.38 : 9,509.67 = 2,450.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.38/9,509.67 = 2,450.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.38x = 9,509.67 × 2,450.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.38x = 23,303,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,303,636.53/6,343.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.69

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