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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.17, 9,492.90 and 2,628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.17, 9,492.90 and 2,628.52 is: 3,944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.17 : 9,492.90 = 2,628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.17/9,492.90 = 2,628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.17x = 9,492.90 × 2,628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.17x = 24,952,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,952,277.51/6,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.29

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