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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,450.32, 9,674.94 and 2,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,450.32, 9,674.94 and 2,553.68 is: 3,830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,450.32 : 9,674.94 = 2,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,450.32/9,674.94 = 2,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,450.32x = 9,674.94 × 2,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,450.32x = 24,706,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,706,700.78/6,450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.31

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