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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.90, 9,511.59 and 2,452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.90, 9,511.59 and 2,452.22 is: 3,676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.90 : 9,511.59 = 2,452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.90/9,511.59 = 2,452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.90x = 9,511.59 × 2,452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.90x = 23,324,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,324,511.23/6,344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.10

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