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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.56, 9,536.88 and 2,464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.56, 9,536.88 and 2,464.08 is: 3,694.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.56 : 9,536.88 = 2,464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.56/9,536.88 = 2,464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.56x = 9,536.88 × 2,464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.56x = 23,499,635.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,499,635.27/6,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.59

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