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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.97, 9,536.67 and 2,845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.97, 9,536.67 and 2,845.62 is: 4,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.97 : 9,536.67 = 2,845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.97/9,536.67 = 2,845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.97x = 9,536.67 × 2,845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.97x = 27,137,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137,738.89/6,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.97

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