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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.44, 9,535.40 and 2,656.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.44, 9,535.40 and 2,656.38 is: 3,986.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.44 : 9,535.40 = 2,656.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.44/9,535.40 = 2,656.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.44x = 9,535.40 × 2,656.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.44x = 25,329,632.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,329,632.57/6,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.13

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