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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.42, 9,526.62 and 2,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.42, 9,526.62 and 2,191.52 is: 3,287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.42 : 9,526.62 = 2,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.42/9,526.62 = 2,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.42x = 9,526.62 × 2,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.42x = 20,877,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,877,778.26/6,350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.62

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