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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.12, 9,540.78 and 2,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.12, 9,540.78 and 2,664.60 is: 3,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.12 : 9,540.78 = 2,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.12/9,540.78 = 2,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.12x = 9,540.78 × 2,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.12x = 25,422,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,422,362.39/6,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.90

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