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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.27, 9,525.65 and 2,885.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.27, 9,525.65 and 2,885.07 is: 4,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.27 : 9,525.65 = 2,885.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.27/9,525.65 = 2,885.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.27x = 9,525.65 × 2,885.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.27x = 27,482,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482,152.62/6,348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.08

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