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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.95, 9,610.83 and 2,246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.95, 9,610.83 and 2,246.79 is: 3,370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.95 : 9,610.83 = 2,246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.95/9,610.83 = 2,246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.95x = 9,610.83 × 2,246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.95x = 21,593,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,593,516.74/6,406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.33

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