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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.20, 9,548.52 and 2,665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.20, 9,548.52 and 2,665.12 is: 3,999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.20 : 9,548.52 = 2,665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.20/9,548.52 = 2,665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.20x = 9,548.52 × 2,665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.20x = 25,447,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,447,951.62/6,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.24

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