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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,351.80, 9,529.96 and 2,841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,351.80, 9,529.96 and 2,841.48 is: 4,263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,351.80 : 9,529.96 = 2,841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,351.80/9,529.96 = 2,841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,351.80x = 9,529.96 × 2,841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,351.80x = 27,079,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,079,190.74/6,351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.23

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