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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.22, 9,540.54 and 2,659.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.22, 9,540.54 and 2,659.50 is: 3,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.22 : 9,540.54 = 2,659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.22/9,540.54 = 2,659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.22x = 9,540.54 × 2,659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.22x = 25,373,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,373,066.13/6,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.97

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