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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360, 9,541.62 and 2,412.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360, 9,541.62 and 2,412.87 is: 3,619.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360 : 9,541.62 = 2,412.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360/9,541.62 = 2,412.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360x = 9,541.62 × 2,412.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360x = 23,022,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,022,688.65/6,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.92

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