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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,508.97, 9,761.43 and 2,348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,508.97, 9,761.43 and 2,348.43 is: 3,521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,508.97 : 9,761.43 = 2,348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,508.97/9,761.43 = 2,348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,508.97x = 9,761.43 × 2,348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,508.97x = 22,924,048.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924,048.95/6,508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.92

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