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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,433.60, 9,651.52 and 2,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,433.60, 9,651.52 and 2,273.28 is: 3,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,433.60 : 9,651.52 = 2,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,433.60/9,651.52 = 2,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,433.60x = 9,651.52 × 2,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,433.60x = 21,940,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,940,607.39/6,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.32

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