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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,417.83, 9,624.80 and 2,257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,417.83, 9,624.80 and 2,257.05 is: 3,384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,417.83 : 9,624.80 = 2,257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,417.83/9,624.80 = 2,257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,417.83x = 9,624.80 × 2,257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,417.83x = 21,723,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,723,643.55/6,417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.89

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