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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.29, 9,541.88 and 2,613.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.29, 9,541.88 and 2,613.05 is: 3,921.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.29 : 9,541.88 = 2,613.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.29/9,541.88 = 2,613.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.29x = 9,541.88 × 2,613.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.29x = 24,933,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,933,409.53/6,358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.40

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