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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.05, 9,501.94 and 2,643.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.05, 9,501.94 and 2,643.05 is: 3,962.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.05 : 9,501.94 = 2,643.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.05/9,501.94 = 2,643.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.05x = 9,501.94 × 2,643.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.05x = 25,114,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,114,102.52/6,338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.43

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