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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.97, 9,492.06 and 2,629.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.97, 9,492.06 and 2,629.99 is: 3,943.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.97 : 9,492.06 = 2,629.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.97/9,492.06 = 2,629.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.97x = 9,492.06 × 2,629.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.97x = 24,964,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,964,005.72/6,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.78

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