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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.91, 9,531.26 and 2,658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.91, 9,531.26 and 2,658.16 is: 3,985.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.91 : 9,531.26 = 2,658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.91/9,531.26 = 2,658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.91x = 9,531.26 × 2,658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.91x = 25,335,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,335,614.08/6,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.52

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