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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.18, 9,541.13 and 2,660.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.18, 9,541.13 and 2,660.45 is: 3,991.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.18 : 9,541.13 = 2,660.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.18/9,541.13 = 2,660.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.18x = 9,541.13 × 2,660.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.18x = 25,383,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,383,638.30/6,359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.66

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