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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.46, 9,619.66 and 2,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.46, 9,619.66 and 2,251.74 is: 3,377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.46 : 9,619.66 = 2,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.46/9,619.66 = 2,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.46x = 9,619.66 × 2,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.46x = 21,660,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660,967.58/6,412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.95

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