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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.81, 9,521.35 and 2,885.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.81, 9,521.35 and 2,885.63 is: 4,326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.81 : 9,521.35 = 2,885.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.81/9,521.35 = 2,885.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.81x = 9,521.35 × 2,885.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.81x = 27,475,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,038.38/6,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.23

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