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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.48, 9,544.57 and 2,663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.48, 9,544.57 and 2,663.84 is: 3,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.48 : 9,544.57 = 2,663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.48/9,544.57 = 2,663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.48x = 9,544.57 × 2,663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.48x = 25,425,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425,170.86/6,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.11

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