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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.52, 9,545.16 and 2,662.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.52, 9,545.16 and 2,662.84 is: 3,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.52 : 9,545.16 = 2,662.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.52/9,545.16 = 2,662.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.52x = 9,545.16 × 2,662.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.52x = 25,417,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,417,233.85/6,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.84

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