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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.67, 9,699.40 and 2,304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.67, 9,699.40 and 2,304.45 is: 3,456.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.67 : 9,699.40 = 2,304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.67/9,699.40 = 2,304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.67x = 9,699.40 × 2,304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.67x = 22,351,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,351,782.33/6,465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.99

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