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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,458.03, 9,687.95 and 2,296.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,458.03, 9,687.95 and 2,296.81 is: 3,445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,458.03 : 9,687.95 = 2,296.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,458.03/9,687.95 = 2,296.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,458.03x = 9,687.95 × 2,296.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,458.03x = 22,251,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,251,348.10/6,458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.53

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