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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.80, 9,671.64 and 2,982.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.80, 9,671.64 and 2,982.76 is: 4,470.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.80 : 9,671.64 = 2,982.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.80/9,671.64 = 2,982.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.80x = 9,671.64 × 2,982.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.80x = 28,848,180.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848,180.93/6,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.65

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