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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,454.15, 9,682.34 and 2,296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,454.15, 9,682.34 and 2,296.55 is: 3,445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,454.15 : 9,682.34 = 2,296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,454.15/9,682.34 = 2,296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,454.15x = 9,682.34 × 2,296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,454.15x = 22,235,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235,990.65/6,454.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.23

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