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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.83, 9,699.49 and 2,306.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.83, 9,699.49 and 2,306.42 is: 3,459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.83 : 9,699.49 = 2,306.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.83/9,699.49 = 2,306.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.83x = 9,699.49 × 2,306.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.83x = 22,371,088.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371,088.48/6,465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.90

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