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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.67, 9,501.52 and 2,636.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.67, 9,501.52 and 2,636.94 is: 3,954.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.67 : 9,501.52 = 2,636.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.67/9,501.52 = 2,636.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.67x = 9,501.52 × 2,636.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.67x = 25,054,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,054,938.15/6,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.58

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