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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.84, 9,693.87 and 2,302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.84, 9,693.87 and 2,302.62 is: 3,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.84 : 9,693.87 = 2,302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.84/9,693.87 = 2,302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.84x = 9,693.87 × 2,302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.84x = 22,321,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321,317.42/6,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.80

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