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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.24, 9,828.60 and 2,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.24, 9,828.60 and 2,849.40 is: 4,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.24 : 9,828.60 = 2,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.24/9,828.60 = 2,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.24x = 9,828.60 × 2,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.24x = 28,005,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,005,612.84/6,552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.20

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