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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.39, 9,535.92 and 2,846.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.39, 9,535.92 and 2,846.58 is: 4,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.39 : 9,535.92 = 2,846.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.39/9,535.92 = 2,846.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.39x = 9,535.92 × 2,846.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.39x = 27,144,759.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,144,759.15/6,357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.80

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