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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.48, 9,522.72 and 2,886.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.48, 9,522.72 and 2,886.72 is: 4,330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.48 : 9,522.72 = 2,886.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.48/9,522.72 = 2,886.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.48x = 9,522.72 × 2,886.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.48x = 27,489,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,489,426.28/6,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.08

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