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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.60, 9,518.84 and 2,837.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.60, 9,518.84 and 2,837.55 is: 4,257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.60 : 9,518.84 = 2,837.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.60/9,518.84 = 2,837.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.60x = 9,518.84 × 2,837.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.60x = 27,010,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,010,207.60/6,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.20

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