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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,515.98, 9,773.91 and 2,354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,515.98, 9,773.91 and 2,354.41 is: 3,531.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,515.98 : 9,773.91 = 2,354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,515.98/9,773.91 = 2,354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,515.98x = 9,773.91 × 2,354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,515.98x = 23,011,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011,803.66/6,515.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.60

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