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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,361.24, 9,545.60 and 2,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,361.24, 9,545.60 and 2,663.16 is: 3,996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,361.24 : 9,545.60 = 2,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,361.24/9,545.60 = 2,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,361.24x = 9,545.60 × 2,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,361.24x = 25,421,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,421,460.10/6,361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.31

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