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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.19, 9,541.02 and 2,660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.19, 9,541.02 and 2,660.12 is: 3,991.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.19 : 9,541.02 = 2,660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.19/9,541.02 = 2,660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.19x = 9,541.02 × 2,660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.19x = 25,380,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,380,258.12/6,358.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.74

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