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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.68, 9,522.90 and 2,456.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.68, 9,522.90 and 2,456.82 is: 3,684.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.68 : 9,522.90 = 2,456.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.68/9,522.90 = 2,456.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.68x = 9,522.90 × 2,456.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.68x = 23,396,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,396,051.18/6,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.60

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