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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,416.08, 9,628.04 and 2,520.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,416.08, 9,628.04 and 2,520.52 is: 3,782.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,416.08 : 9,628.04 = 2,520.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,416.08/9,628.04 = 2,520.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,416.08x = 9,628.04 × 2,520.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,416.08x = 24,267,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,267,667.38/6,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.32

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