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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.32, 9,530.62 and 2,845.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.32, 9,530.62 and 2,845.68 is: 4,266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.32 : 9,530.62 = 2,845.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.32/9,530.62 = 2,845.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.32x = 9,530.62 × 2,845.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.32x = 27,121,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,121,094.72/6,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.79

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