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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.04, 9,682.98 and 2,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.04, 9,682.98 and 2,995 is: 4,485.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.04 : 9,682.98 = 2,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.04/9,682.98 = 2,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.04x = 9,682.98 × 2,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.04x = 29,000,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,000,525.10/6,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.75

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