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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.32, 9,540.32 and 2,463.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.32, 9,540.32 and 2,463.03 is: 3,695.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.32 : 9,540.32 = 2,463.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.32/9,540.32 = 2,463.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.32x = 9,540.32 × 2,463.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.32x = 23,498,082.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,498,082.05/6,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.64

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