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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.49, 9,525.99 and 2,839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.49, 9,525.99 and 2,839.90 is: 4,259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.49 : 9,525.99 = 2,839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.49/9,525.99 = 2,839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.49x = 9,525.99 × 2,839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.49x = 27,052,859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,052,859.00/6,350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.96

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