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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.64, 9,788.34 and 2,629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.64, 9,788.34 and 2,629.94 is: 3,944.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.64 : 9,788.34 = 2,629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.64/9,788.34 = 2,629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.64x = 9,788.34 × 2,629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.64x = 25,742,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,742,746.90/6,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.86

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