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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.59, 9,501.72 and 2,635.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.59, 9,501.72 and 2,635.62 is: 3,954.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.59 : 9,501.72 = 2,635.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.59/9,501.72 = 2,635.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.59x = 9,501.72 × 2,635.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.59x = 25,042,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,042,923.27/6,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.61

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