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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.01, 9,531.63 and 2,663.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.01, 9,531.63 and 2,663.25 is: 3,991.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.01 : 9,531.63 = 2,663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.01/9,531.63 = 2,663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.01x = 9,531.63 × 2,663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.01x = 25,385,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,385,113.60/6,359.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.99

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