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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.82, 9,499.68 and 2,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.82, 9,499.68 and 2,640.60 is: 3,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.82 : 9,499.68 = 2,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.82/9,499.68 = 2,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.82x = 9,499.68 × 2,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.82x = 25,084,855.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,084,855.01/6,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.21

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