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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.34, 9,536.07 and 2,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.34, 9,536.07 and 2,847.52 is: 4,271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.34 : 9,536.07 = 2,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.34/9,536.07 = 2,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.34x = 9,536.07 × 2,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.34x = 27,154,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,154,150.05/6,357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.31

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