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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,432.64, 9,649.44 and 2,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,432.64, 9,649.44 and 2,272.96 is: 3,409.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,432.64 : 9,649.44 = 2,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,432.64/9,649.44 = 2,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,432.64x = 9,649.44 × 2,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,432.64x = 21,932,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,932,791.14/6,432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.61

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