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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.87, 9,541.95 and 2,853.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.87, 9,541.95 and 2,853.22 is: 4,278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.87 : 9,541.95 = 2,853.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.87/9,541.95 = 2,853.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.87x = 9,541.95 × 2,853.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.87x = 27,225,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,282.58/6,363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.10

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