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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,413.67, 9,621.47 and 2,252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,413.67, 9,621.47 and 2,252.95 is: 3,379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,413.67 : 9,621.47 = 2,252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,413.67/9,621.47 = 2,252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,413.67x = 9,621.47 × 2,252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,413.67x = 21,676,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,676,672.42/6,413.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.76

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