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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,351.02, 9,521.06 and 2,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,351.02, 9,521.06 and 2,458.16 is: 3,685.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,351.02 : 9,521.06 = 2,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,351.02/9,521.06 = 2,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,351.02x = 9,521.06 × 2,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,351.02x = 23,404,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404,288.85/6,351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.12

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