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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.54, 9,665.30 and 1,826.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.54, 9,665.30 and 1,826.54 is: 2,739.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.54 : 9,665.30 = 1,826.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.54/9,665.30 = 1,826.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.54x = 9,665.30 × 1,826.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.54x = 17,653,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,653,999.60/6,443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.80

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