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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.97, 9,539.74 and 2,662.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.97, 9,539.74 and 2,662.45 is: 3,992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.97 : 9,539.74 = 2,662.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.97/9,539.74 = 2,662.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.97x = 9,539.74 × 2,662.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.97x = 25,399,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399,080.76/6,360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.96

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