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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.64, 9,929.28 and 2,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.64, 9,929.28 and 2,462.64 is: 3,691.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.64 : 9,929.28 = 2,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.64/9,929.28 = 2,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.64x = 9,929.28 × 2,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.64x = 24,452,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452,242.10/6,623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.66

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