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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.13, 9,693.23 and 2,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.13, 9,693.23 and 2,302.30 is: 3,453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.13 : 9,693.23 = 2,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.13/9,693.23 = 2,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.13x = 9,693.23 × 2,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.13x = 22,316,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316,723.43/6,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.46

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