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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.23, 9,524.48 and 2,652.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.23, 9,524.48 and 2,652.62 is: 3,979.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.23 : 9,524.48 = 2,652.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.23/9,524.48 = 2,652.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.23x = 9,524.48 × 2,652.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.23x = 25,264,765.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264,765.25/6,349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.19

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