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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.52, 9,511.30 and 2,451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.52, 9,511.30 and 2,451.66 is: 3,675.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.52 : 9,511.30 = 2,451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.52/9,511.30 = 2,451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.52x = 9,511.30 × 2,451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.52x = 23,318,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,318,473.76/6,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.37

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