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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.16, 9,503.96 and 2,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.16, 9,503.96 and 2,635.40 is: 3,953.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.16 : 9,503.96 = 2,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.16/9,503.96 = 2,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.16x = 9,503.96 × 2,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.16x = 25,046,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,046,736.18/6,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.61

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