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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.09, 9,535.52 and 2,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.09, 9,535.52 and 2,607.88 is: 3,912.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.09 : 9,535.52 = 2,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.09/9,535.52 = 2,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.09x = 9,535.52 × 2,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.09x = 24,867,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,867,490.78/6,356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.39

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