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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.37, 9,615.31 and 2,251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.37, 9,615.31 and 2,251.33 is: 3,376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.37 : 9,615.31 = 2,251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.37/9,615.31 = 2,251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.37x = 9,615.31 × 2,251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.37x = 21,647,206.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,647,206.20/6,410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.90

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