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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.92, 9,798.46 and 2,832.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.92, 9,798.46 and 2,832.18 is: 4,249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.92 : 9,798.46 = 2,832.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.92/9,798.46 = 2,832.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.92x = 9,798.46 × 2,832.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.92x = 27,751,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,751,002.44/6,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.82

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