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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.12, 9,542.28 and 2,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.12, 9,542.28 and 2,665.60 is: 3,997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.12 : 9,542.28 = 2,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.12/9,542.28 = 2,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.12x = 9,542.28 × 2,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.12x = 25,435,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,435,901.57/6,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.39

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