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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.70, 9,512.55 and 2,642.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.70, 9,512.55 and 2,642.70 is: 3,964.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.70 : 9,512.55 = 2,642.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.70/9,512.55 = 2,642.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.70x = 9,512.55 × 2,642.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.70x = 25,138,815.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,138,815.89/6,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.05

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