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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.33, 9,544.15 and 2,854.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.33, 9,544.15 and 2,854.70 is: 4,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.33 : 9,544.15 = 2,854.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.33/9,544.15 = 2,854.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.33x = 9,544.15 × 2,854.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.33x = 27,245,670.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,245,670.73/6,365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.32

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