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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.49, 9,539.12 and 2,610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.49, 9,539.12 and 2,610.28 is: 3,915.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.49 : 9,539.12 = 2,610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.49/9,539.12 = 2,610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.49x = 9,539.12 × 2,610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.49x = 24,899,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,899,774.15/6,358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.99

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