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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.58, 9,530.73 and 2,888.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.58, 9,530.73 and 2,888.70 is: 4,329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.58 : 9,530.73 = 2,888.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.58/9,530.73 = 2,888.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.58x = 9,530.73 × 2,888.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.58x = 27,531,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531,419.75/6,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.13

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