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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.49, 9,540.62 and 2,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.49, 9,540.62 and 2,611.28 is: 3,917.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.49 : 9,540.62 = 2,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.49/9,540.62 = 2,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.49x = 9,540.62 × 2,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.49x = 24,913,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,913,230.19/6,359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.49

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