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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.63, 9,524.89 and 2,841.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.63, 9,524.89 and 2,841.59 is: 4,263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.63 : 9,524.89 = 2,841.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.63/9,524.89 = 2,841.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.63x = 9,524.89 × 2,841.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.63x = 27,065,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,065,832.18/6,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.26

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