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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,517.46, 9,777.23 and 2,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,517.46, 9,777.23 and 2,357.04 is: 3,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,517.46 : 9,777.23 = 2,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,517.46/9,777.23 = 2,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,517.46x = 9,777.23 × 2,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,517.46x = 23,045,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045,355.92/6,517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.94

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