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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.68, 9,524.08 and 2,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.68, 9,524.08 and 2,601.32 is: 3,902.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.68 : 9,524.08 = 2,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.68/9,524.08 = 2,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.68x = 9,524.08 × 2,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.68x = 24,775,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,135.42/6,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.41

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