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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.50, 9,538.49 and 2,665.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.50, 9,538.49 and 2,665.71 is: 3,994.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.50 : 9,538.49 = 2,665.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.50/9,538.49 = 2,665.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.50x = 9,538.49 × 2,665.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.50x = 25,426,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,426,854.84/6,365.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.48

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