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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.72, 9,537.08 and 2,849.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.72, 9,537.08 and 2,849.67 is: 4,275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.72 : 9,537.08 = 2,849.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.72/9,537.08 = 2,849.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.72x = 9,537.08 × 2,849.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.72x = 27,177,516.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,177,516.52/6,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.40

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