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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.58, 9,518.92 and 2,452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.58, 9,518.92 and 2,452.07 is: 3,676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.58 : 9,518.92 = 2,452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.58/9,518.92 = 2,452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.58x = 9,518.92 × 2,452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.58x = 23,341,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,341,075.83/6,348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.58

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