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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,517.60, 9,777.30 and 2,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,517.60, 9,777.30 and 2,356.60 is: 3,535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,517.60 : 9,777.30 = 2,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,517.60/9,777.30 = 2,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,517.60x = 9,777.30 × 2,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,517.60x = 23,041,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,041,185.18/6,517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.23

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