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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,346.32, 9,521.46 and 2,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,346.32, 9,521.46 and 2,451 is: 3,677.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,346.32 : 9,521.46 = 2,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,346.32/9,521.46 = 2,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,346.32x = 9,521.46 × 2,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,346.32x = 23,337,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,337,098.46/6,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.26

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