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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.78, 9,500.79 and 2,436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.78, 9,500.79 and 2,436.14 is: 3,654.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.78 : 9,500.79 = 2,436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.78/9,500.79 = 2,436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.78x = 9,500.79 × 2,436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.78x = 23,145,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,145,254.55/6,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.83

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