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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.48, 9,533.52 and 2,658.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.48, 9,533.52 and 2,658.48 is: 3,988.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.48 : 9,533.52 = 2,658.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.48/9,533.52 = 2,658.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.48x = 9,533.52 × 2,658.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.48x = 25,344,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,344,672.25/6,354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.47

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