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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.52, 9,507.60 and 2,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.52, 9,507.60 and 2,875.20 is: 4,314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.52 : 9,507.60 = 2,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.52/9,507.60 = 2,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.52x = 9,507.60 × 2,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.52x = 27,336,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,336,251.52/6,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.76

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