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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.68, 9,522.40 and 2,649.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.68, 9,522.40 and 2,649.06 is: 3,973.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.68 : 9,522.40 = 2,649.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.68/9,522.40 = 2,649.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.68x = 9,522.40 × 2,649.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.68x = 25,225,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225,397.62/6,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.96

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