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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.84, 9,534.12 and 2,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.84, 9,534.12 and 2,460 is: 3,688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.84 : 9,534.12 = 2,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.84/9,534.12 = 2,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.84x = 9,534.12 × 2,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.84x = 23,453,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453,935.20/6,357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.98

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