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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.55, 9,644.82 and 2,481.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.55, 9,644.82 and 2,481.23 is: 3,721.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.55 : 9,644.82 = 2,481.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.55/9,644.82 = 2,481.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.55x = 9,644.82 × 2,481.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.55x = 23,930,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,930,984.26/6,430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.46

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