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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,346.08, 9,512.58 and 2,650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,346.08, 9,512.58 and 2,650.46 is: 3,972.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,346.08 : 9,512.58 = 2,650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,346.08/9,512.58 = 2,650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,346.08x = 9,512.58 × 2,650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,346.08x = 25,212,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212,712.79/6,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.96

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