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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.58, 9,504.51 and 2,641.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.58, 9,504.51 and 2,641.54 is: 3,960.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.58 : 9,504.51 = 2,641.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.58/9,504.51 = 2,641.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.58x = 9,504.51 × 2,641.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.58x = 25,106,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,106,543.35/6,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.91

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