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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.37, 9,699.59 and 2,305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.37, 9,699.59 and 2,305.75 is: 3,459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.37 : 9,699.59 = 2,305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.37/9,699.59 = 2,305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.37x = 9,699.59 × 2,305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.37x = 22,364,829.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364,829.64/6,465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.17

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