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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.36, 9,535.19 and 2,197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.36, 9,535.19 and 2,197.30 is: 3,295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.36 : 9,535.19 = 2,197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.36/9,535.19 = 2,197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.36x = 9,535.19 × 2,197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.36x = 20,951,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,951,672.99/6,358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.14

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