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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,621.94, 9,934.62 and 2,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,621.94, 9,934.62 and 2,462.08 is: 3,693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,621.94 : 9,934.62 = 2,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,621.94/9,934.62 = 2,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,621.94x = 9,934.62 × 2,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,621.94x = 24,459,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,459,829.21/6,621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.76

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