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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,508.64, 9,764.40 and 3,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,508.64, 9,764.40 and 3,044 is: 4,566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,508.64 : 9,764.40 = 3,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,508.64/9,764.40 = 3,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,508.64x = 9,764.40 × 3,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,508.64x = 29,722,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,722,833.60/6,508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.67

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