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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.08, 9,779.38 and 2,361.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.08, 9,779.38 and 2,361.05 is: 3,541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.08 : 9,779.38 = 2,361.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.08/9,779.38 = 2,361.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.08x = 9,779.38 × 2,361.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.08x = 23,089,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,089,605.15/6,519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.85

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