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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.52, 9,509.81 and 2,450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.52, 9,509.81 and 2,450.66 is: 3,673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.52 : 9,509.81 = 2,450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.52/9,509.81 = 2,450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.52x = 9,509.81 × 2,450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.52x = 23,305,251.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,305,251.17/6,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.87

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