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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.32, 9,453.48 and 2,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.32, 9,453.48 and 2,835.52 is: 4,253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.32 : 9,453.48 = 2,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.32/9,453.48 = 2,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.32x = 9,453.48 × 2,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.32x = 26,805,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,805,531.61/6,302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.28

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