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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.95, 9,515.74 and 2,651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.95, 9,515.74 and 2,651.23 is: 3,974.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.95 : 9,515.74 = 2,651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.95/9,515.74 = 2,651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.95x = 9,515.74 × 2,651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.95x = 25,228,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,228,402.10/6,347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.26

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