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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.42, 9,546.88 and 2,415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.42, 9,546.88 and 2,415.26 is: 3,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.42 : 9,546.88 = 2,415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.42/9,546.88 = 2,415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.42x = 9,546.88 × 2,415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.42x = 23,058,197.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058,197.39/6,364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.98

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