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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,505.28, 9,754.88 and 2,344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,505.28, 9,754.88 and 2,344.74 is: 3,516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,505.28 : 9,754.88 = 2,344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,505.28/9,754.88 = 2,344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,505.28x = 9,754.88 × 2,344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,505.28x = 22,872,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,872,627.32/6,505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.01

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