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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.45, 9,882.72 and 2,429.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.45, 9,882.72 and 2,429.63 is: 3,642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.45 : 9,882.72 = 2,429.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.45/9,882.72 = 2,429.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.45x = 9,882.72 × 2,429.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.45x = 24,011,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,011,352.99/6,592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.25

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