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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.26, 9,524.78 and 2,650.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.26, 9,524.78 and 2,650.65 is: 3,976.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.26 : 9,524.78 = 2,650.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.26/9,524.78 = 2,650.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.26x = 9,524.78 × 2,650.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.26x = 25,246,858.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246,858.11/6,349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.35

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