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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364, 9,545.92 and 2,468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364, 9,545.92 and 2,468.40 is: 3,702.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364 : 9,545.92 = 2,468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364/9,545.92 = 2,468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364x = 9,545.92 × 2,468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364x = 23,563,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,563,148.93/6,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.57

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