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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.68, 9,544.56 and 2,468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.68, 9,544.56 and 2,468.56 is: 3,701.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.68 : 9,544.56 = 2,468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.68/9,544.56 = 2,468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.68x = 9,544.56 × 2,468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.68x = 23,561,319.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,561,319.03/6,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.89

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