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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.81, 9,539.92 and 2,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.81, 9,539.92 and 2,465.88 is: 3,695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.81 : 9,539.92 = 2,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.81/9,539.92 = 2,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.81x = 9,539.92 × 2,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.81x = 23,524,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,524,297.93/6,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.99

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