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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.06, 9,516.48 and 2,449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.06, 9,516.48 and 2,449.80 is: 3,672.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.06 : 9,516.48 = 2,449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.06/9,516.48 = 2,449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.06x = 9,516.48 × 2,449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.06x = 23,313,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,313,472.70/6,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.54

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