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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.46, 9,538.92 and 2,463.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.46, 9,538.92 and 2,463.63 is: 3,695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.46 : 9,538.92 = 2,463.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.46/9,538.92 = 2,463.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.46x = 9,538.92 × 2,463.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.46x = 23,500,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,500,369.48/6,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.34

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