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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.53, 9,521.25 and 2,650.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.53, 9,521.25 and 2,650.79 is: 3,975.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.53 : 9,521.25 = 2,650.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.53/9,521.25 = 2,650.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.53x = 9,521.25 × 2,650.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.53x = 25,238,834.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,238,834.29/6,348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.54

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