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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.13, 9,525.64 and 2,842.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.13, 9,525.64 and 2,842.09 is: 4,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.13 : 9,525.64 = 2,842.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.13/9,525.64 = 2,842.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.13x = 9,525.64 × 2,842.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.13x = 27,072,726.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,072,726.19/6,349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.01

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