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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.88, 9,518.13 and 2,448.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.88, 9,518.13 and 2,448.78 is: 3,673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.88 : 9,518.13 = 2,448.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.88/9,518.13 = 2,448.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.88x = 9,518.13 × 2,448.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.88x = 23,307,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,307,806.38/6,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.48

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