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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.18, 9,535.02 and 2,656.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.18, 9,535.02 and 2,656.13 is: 3,985.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.18 : 9,535.02 = 2,656.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.18/9,535.02 = 2,656.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.18x = 9,535.02 × 2,656.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.18x = 25,326,252.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,326,252.67/6,354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.76

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