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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.52, 9,646.94 and 2,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.52, 9,646.94 and 2,272.96 is: 3,409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.52 : 9,646.94 = 2,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.52/9,646.94 = 2,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.52x = 9,646.94 × 2,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.52x = 21,927,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,927,108.74/6,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.85

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