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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.30, 9,511.35 and 2,832.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.30, 9,511.35 and 2,832.70 is: 4,251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.30 : 9,511.35 = 2,832.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.30/9,511.35 = 2,832.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.30x = 9,511.35 × 2,832.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.30x = 26,942,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942,801.15/6,337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.46

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