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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.73, 9,520.51 and 2,649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.73, 9,520.51 and 2,649.50 is: 3,975.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.73 : 9,520.51 = 2,649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.73/9,520.51 = 2,649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.73x = 9,520.51 × 2,649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.73x = 25,224,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,224,571.75/6,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.67

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