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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.14, 9,682.52 and 2,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.14, 9,682.52 and 2,348.14 is: 3,523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.14 : 9,682.52 = 2,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.14/9,682.52 = 2,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.14x = 9,682.52 × 2,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.14x = 22,735,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735,912.51/6,452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.78

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