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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,438.96, 9,658.80 and 2,925.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,438.96, 9,658.80 and 2,925.36 is: 4,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,438.96 : 9,658.80 = 2,925.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,438.96/9,658.80 = 2,925.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,438.96x = 9,658.80 × 2,925.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,438.96x = 28,255,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,255,467.17/6,438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.20

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