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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.36, 9,521.70 and 2,838.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.36, 9,521.70 and 2,838.47 is: 4,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.36 : 9,521.70 = 2,838.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.36/9,521.70 = 2,838.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.36x = 9,521.70 × 2,838.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.36x = 27,027,012.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,027,012.19/6,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.98

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