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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.08, 9,533.26 and 2,847.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.08, 9,533.26 and 2,847.42 is: 4,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.08 : 9,533.26 = 2,847.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.08/9,533.26 = 2,847.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.08x = 9,533.26 × 2,847.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.08x = 27,145,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145,195.19/6,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.40

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