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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,436.48, 9,652.23 and 2,740.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,436.48, 9,652.23 and 2,740.45 is: 4,109.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,436.48 : 9,652.23 = 2,740.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,436.48/9,652.23 = 2,740.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,436.48x = 9,652.23 × 2,740.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,436.48x = 26,451,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451,453.70/6,436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.61

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