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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,456.82, 9,688.43 and 2,993.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,456.82, 9,688.43 and 2,993.46 is: 4,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,456.82 : 9,688.43 = 2,993.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,456.82/9,688.43 = 2,993.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,456.82x = 9,688.43 × 2,993.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,456.82x = 29,001,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,001,927.67/6,456.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.67

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