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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.28, 9,531.61 and 2,459.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.28, 9,531.61 and 2,459.75 is: 3,687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.28 : 9,531.61 = 2,459.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.28/9,531.61 = 2,459.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.28x = 9,531.61 × 2,459.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.28x = 23,445,323.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445,323.89/6,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.37

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