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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.24, 9,534.72 and 2,464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.24, 9,534.72 and 2,464.04 is: 3,694.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.24 : 9,534.72 = 2,464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.24/9,534.72 = 2,464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.24x = 9,534.72 × 2,464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.24x = 23,493,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493,931.47/6,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.46

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