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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.58, 9,511.56 and 2,643.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.58, 9,511.56 and 2,643.12 is: 3,964.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.58 : 9,511.56 = 2,643.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.58/9,511.56 = 2,643.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.58x = 9,511.56 × 2,643.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.58x = 25,140,194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140,194.47/6,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.34

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