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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,453, 9,679.50 and 2,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,453, 9,679.50 and 2,349 is: 3,523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,453 : 9,679.50 = 2,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,453/9,679.50 = 2,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,453x = 9,679.50 × 2,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,453x = 22,737,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737,145.50/6,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.50

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