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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.52, 9,536.88 and 2,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.52, 9,536.88 and 2,666.76 is: 3,997.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.52 : 9,536.88 = 2,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.52/9,536.88 = 2,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.52x = 9,536.88 × 2,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.52x = 25,432,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,432,570.11/6,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.25

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