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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,502.65, 9,754.47 and 2,343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,502.65, 9,754.47 and 2,343.06 is: 3,514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,502.65 : 9,754.47 = 2,343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,502.65/9,754.47 = 2,343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,502.65x = 9,754.47 × 2,343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,502.65x = 22,855,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855,308.48/6,502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.77

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