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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.62, 9,680.36 and 2,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.62, 9,680.36 and 2,292.88 is: 3,439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.62 : 9,680.36 = 2,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.62/9,680.36 = 2,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.62x = 9,680.36 × 2,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.62x = 22,195,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195,903.84/6,452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.83

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