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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,435, 9,652.50 and 2,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,435, 9,652.50 and 2,331 is: 3,496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,435 : 9,652.50 = 2,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,435/9,652.50 = 2,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,435x = 9,652.50 × 2,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,435x = 22,499,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,499,977.50/6,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.50

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