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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.58, 9,544.14 and 2,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.58, 9,544.14 and 2,413.44 is: 3,620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.58 : 9,544.14 = 2,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.58/9,544.14 = 2,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.58x = 9,544.14 × 2,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.58x = 23,034,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034,209.24/6,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.26

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