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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,413.82, 9,620.46 and 2,254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,413.82, 9,620.46 and 2,254.77 is: 3,382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,413.82 : 9,620.46 = 2,254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,413.82/9,620.46 = 2,254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,413.82x = 9,620.46 × 2,254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,413.82x = 21,691,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,691,924.59/6,413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.06

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