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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,351.40, 9,528.72 and 2,454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,351.40, 9,528.72 and 2,454.76 is: 3,682.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,351.40 : 9,528.72 = 2,454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,351.40/9,528.72 = 2,454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,351.40x = 9,528.72 × 2,454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,351.40x = 23,390,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390,720.71/6,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.77

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