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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,494.13, 9,745.51 and 2,390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,494.13, 9,745.51 and 2,390.13 is: 3,586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,494.13 : 9,745.51 = 2,390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,494.13/9,745.51 = 2,390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,494.13x = 9,745.51 × 2,390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,494.13x = 23,293,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,293,035.82/6,494.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.78

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