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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.38, 9,774.74 and 2,358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.38, 9,774.74 and 2,358.84 is: 3,536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.38 : 9,774.74 = 2,358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.38/9,774.74 = 2,358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.38x = 9,774.74 × 2,358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.38x = 23,057,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057,091.79/6,519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.70

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