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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.48, 9,543.36 and 2,665.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.48, 9,543.36 and 2,665.62 is: 3,997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.48 : 9,543.36 = 2,665.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.48/9,543.36 = 2,665.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.48x = 9,543.36 × 2,665.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.48x = 25,438,971.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,438,971.28/6,363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.65

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