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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.43, 9,545.73 and 2,666.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.43, 9,545.73 and 2,666.78 is: 4,000.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.43 : 9,545.73 = 2,666.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.43/9,545.73 = 2,666.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.43x = 9,545.73 × 2,666.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.43x = 25,456,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,456,361.85/6,363.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.42

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