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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.40, 9,503.10 and 2,635.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.40, 9,503.10 and 2,635.86 is: 3,953.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.40 : 9,503.10 = 2,635.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.40/9,503.10 = 2,635.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.40x = 9,503.10 × 2,635.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.40x = 25,048,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,048,841.17/6,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.79

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