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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,523.72, 9,786.33 and 2,365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,523.72, 9,786.33 and 2,365.67 is: 3,548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,523.72 : 9,786.33 = 2,365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,523.72/9,786.33 = 2,365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,523.72x = 9,786.33 × 2,365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,523.72x = 23,151,251.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,251.76/6,523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.78

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