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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.51, 9,621.15 and 2,252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.51, 9,621.15 and 2,252.98 is: 3,380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.51 : 9,621.15 = 2,252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.51/9,621.15 = 2,252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.51x = 9,621.15 × 2,252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.51x = 21,676,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,676,258.53/6,412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.31

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