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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.98, 9,489.83 and 2,634.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.98, 9,489.83 and 2,634.97 is: 3,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.98 : 9,489.83 = 2,634.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.98/9,489.83 = 2,634.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.98x = 9,489.83 × 2,634.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.98x = 25,005,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,005,417.36/6,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.32

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