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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,402.91, 9,597.77 and 2,453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,402.91, 9,597.77 and 2,453.09 is: 3,677.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,402.91 : 9,597.77 = 2,453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,402.91/9,597.77 = 2,453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,402.91x = 9,597.77 × 2,453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,402.91x = 23,544,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544,193.61/6,402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.11

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