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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.16, 9,613.51 and 2,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.16, 9,613.51 and 2,246.16 is: 3,370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.16 : 9,613.51 = 2,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.16/9,613.51 = 2,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.16x = 9,613.51 × 2,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.16x = 21,593,476.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,593,476.01/6,406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.74

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