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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,366.08, 9,542.40 and 2,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,366.08, 9,542.40 and 2,905.60 is: 4,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366.08 : 9,542.40 = 2,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366.08/9,542.40 = 2,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366.08x = 9,542.40 × 2,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366.08x = 27,726,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,726,397.44/6,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.33

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