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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,445.63, 9,672.76 and 2,341.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,445.63, 9,672.76 and 2,341.63 is: 3,514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,445.63 : 9,672.76 = 2,341.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,445.63/9,672.76 = 2,341.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,445.63x = 9,672.76 × 2,341.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,445.63x = 22,649,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649,976.64/6,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.01

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