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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.72, 9,546.12 and 2,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.72, 9,546.12 and 2,468.16 is: 3,702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.72 : 9,546.12 = 2,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.72/9,546.12 = 2,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.72x = 9,546.12 × 2,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.72x = 23,561,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,561,351.54/6,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.45

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