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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,355.56, 9,529.38 and 2,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,355.56, 9,529.38 and 2,458.20 is: 3,685.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,355.56 : 9,529.38 = 2,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,355.56/9,529.38 = 2,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,355.56x = 9,529.38 × 2,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,355.56x = 23,425,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,121.92/6,355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.77

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