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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.52, 9,616.89 and 2,251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.52, 9,616.89 and 2,251.73 is: 3,376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.52 : 9,616.89 = 2,251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.52/9,616.89 = 2,251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.52x = 9,616.89 × 2,251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.52x = 21,654,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654,639.72/6,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.93

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