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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.49, 9,528.18 and 2,651.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.49, 9,528.18 and 2,651.73 is: 3,978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.49 : 9,528.18 = 2,651.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.49/9,528.18 = 2,651.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.49x = 9,528.18 × 2,651.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.49x = 25,266,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,266,160.75/6,350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.62

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