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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,457.88, 9,683.94 and 2,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,457.88, 9,683.94 and 2,351 is: 3,525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,457.88 : 9,683.94 = 2,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,457.88/9,683.94 = 2,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,457.88x = 9,683.94 × 2,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,457.88x = 22,766,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,942.94/6,457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.45

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