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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.62, 9,537.18 and 2,846.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.62, 9,537.18 and 2,846.35 is: 4,270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.62 : 9,537.18 = 2,846.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.62/9,537.18 = 2,846.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.62x = 9,537.18 × 2,846.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.62x = 27,146,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,146,090.38/6,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.53

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