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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,366.42, 9,536.67 and 2,893.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,366.42, 9,536.67 and 2,893.14 is: 4,333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366.42 : 9,536.67 = 2,893.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366.42/9,536.67 = 2,893.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366.42x = 9,536.67 × 2,893.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366.42x = 27,590,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590,921.44/6,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.82

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