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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.78, 9,533.86 and 2,461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.78, 9,533.86 and 2,461.25 is: 3,689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.78 : 9,533.86 = 2,461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.78/9,533.86 = 2,461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.78x = 9,533.86 × 2,461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.78x = 23,465,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,465,159.10/6,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.62

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