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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.68, 9,829.44 and 2,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.68, 9,829.44 and 2,448 is: 3,672.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.68 : 9,829.44 = 2,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.68/9,829.44 = 2,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.68x = 9,829.44 × 2,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.68x = 24,062,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062,469.12/6,551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.72

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