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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,361.82, 9,545.57 and 2,466.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,361.82, 9,545.57 and 2,466.53 is: 3,700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,361.82 : 9,545.57 = 2,466.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,361.82/9,545.57 = 2,466.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,361.82x = 9,545.57 × 2,466.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,361.82x = 23,544,434.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544,434.77/6,361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.90

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