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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.27, 9,537.03 and 2,407.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.27, 9,537.03 and 2,407.59 is: 3,610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.27 : 9,537.03 = 2,407.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.27/9,537.03 = 2,407.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.27x = 9,537.03 × 2,407.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.27x = 22,961,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961,258.06/6,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.68

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