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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.72, 9,683.40 and 2,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.72, 9,683.40 and 2,507.12 is: 3,762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.72 : 9,683.40 = 2,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.72/9,683.40 = 2,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.72x = 9,683.40 × 2,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.72x = 24,277,445.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,277,445.81/6,452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.36

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