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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.73, 9,545.31 and 2,615.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.73, 9,545.31 and 2,615.58 is: 3,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.73 : 9,545.31 = 2,615.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.73/9,545.31 = 2,615.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.73x = 9,545.31 × 2,615.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.73x = 24,966,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,966,521.93/6,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.10

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