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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.61, 9,646.50 and 2,534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.61, 9,646.50 and 2,534.12 is: 3,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.61 : 9,646.50 = 2,534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.61/9,646.50 = 2,534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.61x = 9,646.50 × 2,534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.61x = 24,445,388.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445,388.58/6,430.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.41

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