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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.54, 9,548.58 and 2,665.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.54, 9,548.58 and 2,665.89 is: 3,999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.54 : 9,548.58 = 2,665.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.54/9,548.58 = 2,665.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.54x = 9,548.58 × 2,665.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.54x = 25,455,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,455,450.61/6,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.57

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