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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.12, 9,540.93 and 2,848.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.12, 9,540.93 and 2,848.85 is: 4,274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.12 : 9,540.93 = 2,848.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.12/9,540.93 = 2,848.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.12x = 9,540.93 × 2,848.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.12x = 27,180,678.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180,678.43/6,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.28

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