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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.45, 9,606.83 and 2,246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.45, 9,606.83 and 2,246.17 is: 3,367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.45 : 9,606.83 = 2,246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.45/9,606.83 = 2,246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.45x = 9,606.83 × 2,246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.45x = 21,578,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578,554.94/6,408.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.21

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