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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.15, 9,679.17 and 2,291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.15, 9,679.17 and 2,291.81 is: 3,438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.15 : 9,679.17 = 2,291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.15/9,679.17 = 2,291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.15x = 9,679.17 × 2,291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.15x = 22,182,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182,770.20/6,452.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.05

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