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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.72, 9,488.82 and 2,629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.72, 9,488.82 and 2,629.64 is: 3,942.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.72 : 9,488.82 = 2,629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.72/9,488.82 = 2,629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.72x = 9,488.82 × 2,629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.72x = 24,952,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,952,180.62/6,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.07

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