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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,434.51, 9,652.91 and 2,276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,434.51, 9,652.91 and 2,276.93 is: 3,415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,434.51 : 9,652.91 = 2,276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,434.51/9,652.91 = 2,276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,434.51x = 9,652.91 × 2,276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,434.51x = 21,978,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,978,940.72/6,434.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.79

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