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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.91, 9,679.41 and 2,942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.91, 9,679.41 and 2,942.19 is: 4,413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.91 : 9,679.41 = 2,942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.91/9,679.41 = 2,942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.91x = 9,679.41 × 2,942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.91x = 28,478,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,478,663.31/6,452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.31

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