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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.55, 9,516.81 and 2,649.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.55, 9,516.81 and 2,649.36 is: 3,974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.55 : 9,516.81 = 2,649.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.55/9,516.81 = 2,649.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.55x = 9,516.81 × 2,649.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.55x = 25,213,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,213,455.74/6,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.03

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