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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,499.45, 9,748.94 and 2,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,499.45, 9,748.94 and 2,338.52 is: 3,507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,499.45 : 9,748.94 = 2,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,499.45/9,748.94 = 2,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,499.45x = 9,748.94 × 2,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,499.45x = 22,798,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798,103.85/6,499.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.70

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