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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,355.20, 9,531.33 and 2,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,355.20, 9,531.33 and 2,406.92 is: 3,609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,355.20 : 9,531.33 = 2,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,355.20/9,531.33 = 2,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,355.20x = 9,531.33 × 2,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,355.20x = 22,941,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,941,101.15/6,355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.82

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