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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,436.28, 9,656.51 and 2,741.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,436.28, 9,656.51 and 2,741.63 is: 4,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,436.28 : 9,656.51 = 2,741.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,436.28/9,656.51 = 2,741.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,436.28x = 9,656.51 × 2,741.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,436.28x = 26,474,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,474,515.52/6,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.32

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