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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.68, 9,544.02 and 2,897.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.68, 9,544.02 and 2,897.50 is: 4,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.68 : 9,544.02 = 2,897.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.68/9,544.02 = 2,897.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.68x = 9,544.02 × 2,897.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.68x = 27,653,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,797.95/6,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.25

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