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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.68, 9,535.02 and 2,891.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.68, 9,535.02 and 2,891.50 is: 4,337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.68 : 9,535.02 = 2,891.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.68/9,535.02 = 2,891.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.68x = 9,535.02 × 2,891.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.68x = 27,570,510.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,570,510.33/6,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.25

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