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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406, 9,607.44 and 2,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406, 9,607.44 and 2,246.20 is: 3,368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406 : 9,607.44 = 2,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406/9,607.44 = 2,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406x = 9,607.44 × 2,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406x = 21,580,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580,231.73/6,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.75

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