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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.16, 9,537.36 and 2,462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.16, 9,537.36 and 2,462.68 is: 3,694.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.16 : 9,537.36 = 2,462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.16/9,537.36 = 2,462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.16x = 9,537.36 × 2,462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.16x = 23,487,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,465.72/6,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.65

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