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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,466.08, 9,699.44 and 2,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,466.08, 9,699.44 and 2,361.76 is: 3,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,466.08 : 9,699.44 = 2,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,466.08/9,699.44 = 2,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,466.08x = 9,699.44 × 2,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,466.08x = 22,907,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907,749.41/6,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.76

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