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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.22, 9,542.04 and 2,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.22, 9,542.04 and 2,660.50 is: 3,991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.22 : 9,542.04 = 2,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.22/9,542.04 = 2,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.22x = 9,542.04 × 2,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.22x = 25,386,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,386,597.42/6,360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.47

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