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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.80, 9,547.91 and 2,664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.80, 9,547.91 and 2,664.71 is: 3,998.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.80 : 9,547.91 = 2,664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.80/9,547.91 = 2,664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.80x = 9,547.91 × 2,664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.80x = 25,442,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442,441.79/6,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.63

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