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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.28, 9,533.82 and 2,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.28, 9,533.82 and 2,659 is: 3,989.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.28 : 9,533.82 = 2,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.28/9,533.82 = 2,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.28x = 9,533.82 × 2,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.28x = 25,350,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,350,427.38/6,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.50

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