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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,432.32, 9,651.72 and 2,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,432.32, 9,651.72 and 2,972 is: 4,459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,432.32 : 9,651.72 = 2,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,432.32/9,651.72 = 2,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,432.32x = 9,651.72 × 2,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,432.32x = 28,684,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,684,911.84/6,432.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.50

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