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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.44, 9,524.94 and 2,838.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.44, 9,524.94 and 2,838.15 is: 4,258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.44 : 9,524.94 = 2,838.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.44/9,524.94 = 2,838.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.44x = 9,524.94 × 2,838.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.44x = 27,033,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,033,208.46/6,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.24

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