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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.52, 9,509.40 and 2,639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.52, 9,509.40 and 2,639.52 is: 3,959.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.52 : 9,509.40 = 2,639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.52/9,509.40 = 2,639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.52x = 9,509.40 × 2,639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.52x = 25,100,251.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,100,251.49/6,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.95

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