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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.97, 9,785.94 and 2,825.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.97, 9,785.94 and 2,825.81 is: 4,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.97 : 9,785.94 = 2,825.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.97/9,785.94 = 2,825.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.97x = 9,785.94 × 2,825.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.97x = 27,653,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,207.11/6,522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.36

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