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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.58, 9,541.44 and 2,662.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.58, 9,541.44 and 2,662.83 is: 3,995.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.58 : 9,541.44 = 2,662.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.58/9,541.44 = 2,662.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.58x = 9,541.44 × 2,662.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.58x = 25,407,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,407,232.68/6,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.11

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