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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.41, 9,613.88 and 2,246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.41, 9,613.88 and 2,246.41 is: 3,371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.41 : 9,613.88 = 2,246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.41/9,613.88 = 2,246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.41x = 9,613.88 × 2,246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.41x = 21,596,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,596,716.17/6,406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.11

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