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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.98, 9,675.33 and 2,939.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.98, 9,675.33 and 2,939.38 is: 4,407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.98 : 9,675.33 = 2,939.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.98/9,675.33 = 2,939.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.98x = 9,675.33 × 2,939.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.98x = 28,439,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439,471.50/6,452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.18

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