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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.08, 9,534.76 and 2,848.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.08, 9,534.76 and 2,848.42 is: 4,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.08 : 9,534.76 = 2,848.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.08/9,534.76 = 2,848.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.08x = 9,534.76 × 2,848.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.08x = 27,159,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,159,001.08/6,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.90

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