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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.28, 9,521.48 and 2,653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.28, 9,521.48 and 2,653.24 is: 3,978.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.28 : 9,521.48 = 2,653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.28/9,521.48 = 2,653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.28x = 9,521.48 × 2,653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.28x = 25,262,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,262,771.60/6,349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.84

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