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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.19, 9,523.78 and 2,454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.19, 9,523.78 and 2,454.50 is: 3,681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.19 : 9,523.78 = 2,454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.19/9,523.78 = 2,454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.19x = 9,523.78 × 2,454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.19x = 23,376,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,376,135.68/6,349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.75

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