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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,518.57, 9,778.61 and 2,360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,518.57, 9,778.61 and 2,360.54 is: 3,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,518.57 : 9,778.61 = 2,360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,518.57/9,778.61 = 2,360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,518.57x = 9,778.61 × 2,360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,518.57x = 23,082,757.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,082,757.06/6,518.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.08

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