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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.76, 9,536.28 and 2,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.76, 9,536.28 and 2,462.24 is: 3,692.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.76 : 9,536.28 = 2,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.76/9,536.28 = 2,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.76x = 9,536.28 × 2,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.76x = 23,480,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480,610.07/6,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.64

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