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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.32, 9,541.82 and 2,464.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.32, 9,541.82 and 2,464.03 is: 3,697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.32 : 9,541.82 = 2,464.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.32/9,541.82 = 2,464.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.32x = 9,541.82 × 2,464.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.32x = 23,511,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,511,330.73/6,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.15

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