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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,435.60, 9,654.52 and 2,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,435.60, 9,654.52 and 2,275.28 is: 3,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,435.60 : 9,654.52 = 2,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,435.60/9,654.52 = 2,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,435.60x = 9,654.52 × 2,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,435.60x = 21,966,736.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,966,736.27/6,435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.32

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