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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.68, 9,515.34 and 2,836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.68, 9,515.34 and 2,836.92 is: 4,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.68 : 9,515.34 = 2,836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.68/9,515.34 = 2,836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.68x = 9,515.34 × 2,836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.68x = 26,994,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,994,258.35/6,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.30

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