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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,511.54, 9,768.76 and 3,588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,511.54, 9,768.76 and 3,588.34 is: 5,383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,511.54 : 9,768.76 = 3,588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,511.54/9,768.76 = 3,588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,511.54x = 9,768.76 × 3,588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,511.54x = 35,053,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,053,632.26/6,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.31

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