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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.59, 9,788.38 and 2,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.59, 9,788.38 and 2,827.44 is: 4,241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.59 : 9,788.38 = 2,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.59/9,788.38 = 2,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.59x = 9,788.38 × 2,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.59x = 27,676,057.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,676,057.15/6,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.81

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