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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,351.38, 9,521.94 and 2,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,351.38, 9,521.94 and 2,656.44 is: 3,982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,351.38 : 9,521.94 = 2,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,351.38/9,521.94 = 2,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,351.38x = 9,521.94 × 2,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,351.38x = 25,294,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,294,462.29/6,351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.51

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