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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,490.11, 9,729.33 and 2,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,490.11, 9,729.33 and 2,329.14 is: 3,491.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,490.11 : 9,729.33 = 2,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,490.11/9,729.33 = 2,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,490.11x = 9,729.33 × 2,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,490.11x = 22,660,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660,971.68/6,490.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.62

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