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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.13, 9,535.37 and 2,660.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.13, 9,535.37 and 2,660.67 is: 3,989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.13 : 9,535.37 = 2,660.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.13/9,535.37 = 2,660.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.13x = 9,535.37 × 2,660.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.13x = 25,370,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,370,459.59/6,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.61

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