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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.44, 9,777.14 and 2,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.44, 9,777.14 and 2,358.96 is: 3,537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.44 : 9,777.14 = 2,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.44/9,777.14 = 2,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.44x = 9,777.14 × 2,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.44x = 23,063,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,063,882.17/6,519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.71

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