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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.01, 9,535.28 and 2,659.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.01, 9,535.28 and 2,659.64 is: 3,988.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.01 : 9,535.28 = 2,659.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.01/9,535.28 = 2,659.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.01x = 9,535.28 × 2,659.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.01x = 25,360,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,360,351.12/6,358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.73

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