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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.63, 9,526.39 and 2,842.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.63, 9,526.39 and 2,842.59 is: 4,264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.63 : 9,526.39 = 2,842.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.63/9,526.39 = 2,842.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.63x = 9,526.39 × 2,842.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.63x = 27,079,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,079,620.95/6,349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.76

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