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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.19, 9,679.95 and 2,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.19, 9,679.95 and 2,236.32 is: 3,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.19 : 9,679.95 = 2,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.19/9,679.95 = 2,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.19x = 9,679.95 × 2,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.19x = 21,647,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,647,465.78/6,452.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.06

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