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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.13, 9,536.52 and 2,609.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.13, 9,536.52 and 2,609.87 is: 3,913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.13 : 9,536.52 = 2,609.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.13/9,536.52 = 2,609.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.13x = 9,536.52 × 2,609.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.13x = 24,889,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,889,077.45/6,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.91

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