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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.87, 9,498.71 and 2,385.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.87, 9,498.71 and 2,385.42 is: 3,575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.87 : 9,498.71 = 2,385.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.87/9,498.71 = 2,385.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.87x = 9,498.71 × 2,385.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.87x = 22,658,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658,406.84/6,336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.65

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