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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.02, 9,544.55 and 2,662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.02, 9,544.55 and 2,662.18 is: 3,993.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.02 : 9,544.55 = 2,662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.02/9,544.55 = 2,662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.02x = 9,544.55 × 2,662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.02x = 25,409,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,409,310.12/6,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.91

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