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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,459.15, 9,689.65 and 2,297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,459.15, 9,689.65 and 2,297.94 is: 3,447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,459.15 : 9,689.65 = 2,297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,459.15/9,689.65 = 2,297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,459.15x = 9,689.65 × 2,297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,459.15x = 22,266,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266,192.24/6,459.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.23

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