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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.96, 9,522.96 and 2,649.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.96, 9,522.96 and 2,649.84 is: 3,974.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.96 : 9,522.96 = 2,649.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.96/9,522.96 = 2,649.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.96x = 9,522.96 × 2,649.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.96x = 25,234,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,234,320.33/6,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.56

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