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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.04, 9,529.53 and 2,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.04, 9,529.53 and 2,462.32 is: 3,689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.04 : 9,529.53 = 2,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.04/9,529.53 = 2,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.04x = 9,529.53 × 2,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.04x = 23,464,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,464,752.31/6,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.40

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