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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.30, 9,536.74 and 2,850.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.30, 9,536.74 and 2,850.74 is: 4,272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.30 : 9,536.74 = 2,850.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.30/9,536.74 = 2,850.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.30x = 9,536.74 × 2,850.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.30x = 27,186,766.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,186,766.19/6,363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.43

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