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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,518.59, 9,778.63 and 2,360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,518.59, 9,778.63 and 2,360.55 is: 3,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,518.59 : 9,778.63 = 2,360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,518.59/9,778.63 = 2,360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,518.59x = 9,778.63 × 2,360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,518.59x = 23,082,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,082,945.05/6,518.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.10

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