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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.42, 9,535.32 and 2,459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.42, 9,535.32 and 2,459.16 is: 3,688.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.42 : 9,535.32 = 2,459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.42/9,535.32 = 2,459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.42x = 9,535.32 × 2,459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.42x = 23,448,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,448,877.53/6,357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.43

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