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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,361.02, 9,544.77 and 2,897.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,361.02, 9,544.77 and 2,897.82 is: 4,348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,361.02 : 9,544.77 = 2,897.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,361.02/9,544.77 = 2,897.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,361.02x = 9,544.77 × 2,897.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,361.02x = 27,659,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,659,025.40/6,361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.21

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