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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,413.46, 9,621.16 and 2,252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,413.46, 9,621.16 and 2,252.74 is: 3,379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,413.46 : 9,621.16 = 2,252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,413.46/9,621.16 = 2,252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,413.46x = 9,621.16 × 2,252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,413.46x = 21,673,971.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,673,971.98/6,413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.45

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