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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,361.56, 9,537.72 and 2,664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,361.56, 9,537.72 and 2,664.84 is: 3,995.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,361.56 : 9,537.72 = 2,664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,361.56/9,537.72 = 2,664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,361.56x = 9,537.72 × 2,664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,361.56x = 25,416,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,416,497.76/6,361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.32

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