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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.59, 9,693.49 and 2,302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.59, 9,693.49 and 2,302.37 is: 3,453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.59 : 9,693.49 = 2,302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.59/9,693.49 = 2,302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.59x = 9,693.49 × 2,302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.59x = 22,318,034.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,318,034.70/6,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.42

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