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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.27, 9,783.44 and 2,361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.27, 9,783.44 and 2,361.51 is: 3,542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.27 : 9,783.44 = 2,361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.27/9,783.44 = 2,361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.27x = 9,783.44 × 2,361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.27x = 23,103,679.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,103,679.59/6,522.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.28

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