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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,629.26, 9,943.89 and 2,412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,629.26, 9,943.89 and 2,412.16 is: 3,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,629.26 : 9,943.89 = 2,412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,629.26/9,943.89 = 2,412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,629.26x = 9,943.89 × 2,412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,629.26x = 23,986,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986,253.70/6,629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.24

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