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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,331.57, 9,499.88 and 2,636.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,331.57, 9,499.88 and 2,636.35 is: 3,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,331.57 : 9,499.88 = 2,636.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,331.57/9,499.88 = 2,636.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,331.57x = 9,499.88 × 2,636.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,331.57x = 25,044,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,044,991.48/6,331.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.58

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