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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.60, 9,786.90 and 2,628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.60, 9,786.90 and 2,628.56 is: 3,942.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.60 : 9,786.90 = 2,628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.60/9,786.90 = 2,628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.60x = 9,786.90 × 2,628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.60x = 25,725,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,725,453.86/6,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.84

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