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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.28, 9,508.14 and 2,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.28, 9,508.14 and 2,640 is: 3,960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.28 : 9,508.14 = 2,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.28/9,508.14 = 2,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.28x = 9,508.14 × 2,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.28x = 25,101,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101,489.60/6,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.30

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