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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,629.65, 9,948.35 and 2,472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,629.65, 9,948.35 and 2,472.52 is: 3,710.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,629.65 : 9,948.35 = 2,472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,629.65/9,948.35 = 2,472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,629.65x = 9,948.35 × 2,472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,629.65x = 24,597,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597,494.34/6,629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.23

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