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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.54, 9,538.79 and 2,849.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.54, 9,538.79 and 2,849.73 is: 4,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.54 : 9,538.79 = 2,849.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.54/9,538.79 = 2,849.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.54x = 9,538.79 × 2,849.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.54x = 27,182,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182,961.78/6,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.36

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