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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,523.07, 9,785.37 and 2,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,523.07, 9,785.37 and 2,365.04 is: 3,547.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,523.07 : 9,785.37 = 2,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,523.07/9,785.37 = 2,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,523.07x = 9,785.37 × 2,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,523.07x = 23,142,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142,742.54/6,523.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.83

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