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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,451.98, 9,673.83 and 2,938.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,451.98, 9,673.83 and 2,938.38 is: 4,405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,451.98 : 9,673.83 = 2,938.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,451.98/9,673.83 = 2,938.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,451.98x = 9,673.83 × 2,938.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,451.98x = 28,425,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,425,388.60/6,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.68

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