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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.85, 9,779.72 and 2,358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.85, 9,779.72 and 2,358.29 is: 3,537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.85 : 9,779.72 = 2,358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.85/9,779.72 = 2,358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.85x = 9,779.72 × 2,358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.85x = 23,063,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,063,415.88/6,519.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.42

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