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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.32, 9,535.21 and 2,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.32, 9,535.21 and 2,656.26 is: 3,985.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.32 : 9,535.21 = 2,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.32/9,535.21 = 2,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.32x = 9,535.21 × 2,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.32x = 25,327,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,327,990.27/6,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.95

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