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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.72, 9,542.34 and 2,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.72, 9,542.34 and 2,898 is: 4,345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.72 : 9,542.34 = 2,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.72/9,542.34 = 2,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.72x = 9,542.34 × 2,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.72x = 27,653,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,701.32/6,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.52

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