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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.55, 9,502.69 and 2,643.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.55, 9,502.69 and 2,643.55 is: 3,963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.55 : 9,502.69 = 2,643.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.55/9,502.69 = 2,643.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.55x = 9,502.69 × 2,643.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.55x = 25,120,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120,836.15/6,338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.18

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