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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.72, 9,498.92 and 2,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.72, 9,498.92 and 2,439.84 is: 3,659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.72 : 9,498.92 = 2,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.72/9,498.92 = 2,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.72x = 9,498.92 × 2,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.72x = 23,175,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,175,844.97/6,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.70

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