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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.65, 9,788.47 and 2,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.65, 9,788.47 and 2,827.50 is: 4,241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.65 : 9,788.47 = 2,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.65/9,788.47 = 2,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.65x = 9,788.47 × 2,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.65x = 27,676,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,676,934.00/6,524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.90

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