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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.31, 9,541.40 and 2,895.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.31, 9,541.40 and 2,895.75 is: 4,344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.31 : 9,541.40 = 2,895.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.31/9,541.40 = 2,895.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.31x = 9,541.40 × 2,895.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.31x = 27,629,494.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629,494.57/6,359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.73

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