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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,346.16, 9,515.76 and 1,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,346.16, 9,515.76 and 1,962.40 is: 2,942.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,346.16 : 9,515.76 = 1,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,346.16/9,515.76 = 1,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,346.16x = 9,515.76 × 1,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,346.16x = 18,673,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673,727.42/6,346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.52

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