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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,517.28, 9,775.92 and 2,357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,517.28, 9,775.92 and 2,357.84 is: 3,536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,517.28 : 9,775.92 = 2,357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,517.28/9,775.92 = 2,357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,517.28x = 9,775.92 × 2,357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,517.28x = 23,050,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,050,055.21/6,517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.76

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