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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.38, 9,776.47 and 2,357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.38, 9,776.47 and 2,357.14 is: 3,534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.38 : 9,776.47 = 2,357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.38/9,776.47 = 2,357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.38x = 9,776.47 × 2,357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.38x = 23,044,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044,508.50/6,519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.77

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