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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.73, 9,525.02 and 2,652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.73, 9,525.02 and 2,652.50 is: 3,980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.73 : 9,525.02 = 2,652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.73/9,525.02 = 2,652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.73x = 9,525.02 × 2,652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.73x = 25,265,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265,054.66/6,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.17

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