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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,384.57, 9,572.94 and 2,635.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,384.57, 9,572.94 and 2,635.19 is: 3,951.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,384.57 : 9,572.94 = 2,635.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,384.57/9,572.94 = 2,635.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,384.57x = 9,572.94 × 2,635.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,384.57x = 25,226,467.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,226,467.89/6,384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.16

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