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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.47, 9,545.70 and 2,858.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.47, 9,545.70 and 2,858.73 is: 4,284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.47 : 9,545.70 = 2,858.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.47/9,545.70 = 2,858.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.47x = 9,545.70 × 2,858.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.47x = 27,288,578.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,288,578.96/6,369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.28

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