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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.39, 9,548.25 and 2,855.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.39, 9,548.25 and 2,855.90 is: 4,285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.39 : 9,548.25 = 2,855.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.39/9,548.25 = 2,855.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.39x = 9,548.25 × 2,855.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.39x = 27,268,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,268,857.58/6,363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.28

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