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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,521.91, 9,785.51 and 2,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,521.91, 9,785.51 and 2,362.24 is: 3,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,521.91 : 9,785.51 = 2,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,521.91/9,785.51 = 2,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,521.91x = 9,785.51 × 2,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,521.91x = 23,115,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,115,723.14/6,521.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.32

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