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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.92, 9,501.15 and 2,437.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.92, 9,501.15 and 2,437.59 is: 3,655.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.92 : 9,501.15 = 2,437.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.92/9,501.15 = 2,437.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.92x = 9,501.15 × 2,437.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.92x = 23,159,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,159,939.29/6,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.34

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