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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,431.94, 9,647.92 and 2,536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,431.94, 9,647.92 and 2,536.26 is: 3,804.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,431.94 : 9,647.92 = 2,536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,431.94/9,647.92 = 2,536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,431.94x = 9,647.92 × 2,536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,431.94x = 24,469,633.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,469,633.58/6,431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.39

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