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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.60, 9,524.84 and 2,841.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.60, 9,524.84 and 2,841.56 is: 4,263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.60 : 9,524.84 = 2,841.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.60/9,524.84 = 2,841.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.60x = 9,524.84 × 2,841.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.60x = 27,065,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,065,404.35/6,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.21

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