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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,351.03, 9,521.04 and 2,458.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,351.03, 9,521.04 and 2,458.17 is: 3,685.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,351.03 : 9,521.04 = 2,458.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,351.03/9,521.04 = 2,458.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,351.03x = 9,521.04 × 2,458.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,351.03x = 23,404,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404,334.90/6,351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.12

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