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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.26, 9,524.43 and 2,658.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.26, 9,524.43 and 2,658.99 is: 3,983.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.26 : 9,524.43 = 2,658.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.26/9,524.43 = 2,658.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.26x = 9,524.43 × 2,658.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.26x = 25,325,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,325,364.13/6,358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.07

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