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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,459.08, 9,688.06 and 2,562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,459.08, 9,688.06 and 2,562.44 is: 3,843.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,459.08 : 9,688.06 = 2,562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,459.08/9,688.06 = 2,562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,459.08x = 9,688.06 × 2,562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,459.08x = 24,825,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,825,072.47/6,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.44

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