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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.13, 9,503.51 and 2,439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.13, 9,503.51 and 2,439.03 is: 3,658.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.13 : 9,503.51 = 2,439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.13/9,503.51 = 2,439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.13x = 9,503.51 × 2,439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.13x = 23,179,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,179,333.80/6,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.86

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