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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,351.56, 9,523.59 and 2,602.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,351.56, 9,523.59 and 2,602.23 is: 3,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,351.56 : 9,523.59 = 2,602.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,351.56/9,523.59 = 2,602.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,351.56x = 9,523.59 × 2,602.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,351.56x = 24,782,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,782,529.79/6,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.80

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