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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,518.38, 9,774.97 and 2,356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,518.38, 9,774.97 and 2,356.14 is: 3,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,518.38 : 9,774.97 = 2,356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,518.38/9,774.97 = 2,356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,518.38x = 9,774.97 × 2,356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,518.38x = 23,031,197.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,031,197.82/6,518.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.27

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