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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,516.96, 9,773.40 and 2,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,516.96, 9,773.40 and 2,356.44 is: 3,533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,516.96 : 9,773.40 = 2,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,516.96/9,773.40 = 2,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,516.96x = 9,773.40 × 2,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,516.96x = 23,030,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030,430.70/6,516.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.92

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