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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.24, 9,772.88 and 2,358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.24, 9,772.88 and 2,358.28 is: 3,535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.24 : 9,772.88 = 2,358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.24/9,772.88 = 2,358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.24x = 9,772.88 × 2,358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.24x = 23,047,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,047,187.45/6,519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.26

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