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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.88, 9,541.56 and 2,259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.88, 9,541.56 and 2,259.92 is: 3,387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.88 : 9,541.56 = 2,259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.88/9,541.56 = 2,259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.88x = 9,541.56 × 2,259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.88x = 21,563,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,563,162.28/6,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.83

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