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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520.91, 9,784.01 and 2,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520.91, 9,784.01 and 2,361.24 is: 3,542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520.91 : 9,784.01 = 2,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520.91/9,784.01 = 2,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520.91x = 9,784.01 × 2,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520.91x = 23,102,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,102,401.68/6,520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.82

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