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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,417.76, 9,623.36 and 2,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,417.76, 9,623.36 and 2,952 is: 4,426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,417.76 : 9,623.36 = 2,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,417.76/9,623.36 = 2,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,417.76x = 9,623.36 × 2,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,417.76x = 28,408,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,408,158.72/6,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.49

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