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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.19, 9,542.44 and 2,853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.19, 9,542.44 and 2,853.56 is: 4,278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.19 : 9,542.44 = 2,853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.19/9,542.44 = 2,853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.19x = 9,542.44 × 2,853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.19x = 27,229,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,229,877.37/6,364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.61

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