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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.08, 9,531.76 and 2,846.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.08, 9,531.76 and 2,846.42 is: 4,267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.08 : 9,531.76 = 2,846.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.08/9,531.76 = 2,846.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.08x = 9,531.76 × 2,846.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.08x = 27,131,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,131,392.30/6,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.90

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