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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.10, 9,788.55 and 2,364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.10, 9,788.55 and 2,364.10 is: 3,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.10 : 9,788.55 = 2,364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.10/9,788.55 = 2,364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.10x = 9,788.55 × 2,364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.10x = 23,141,111.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141,111.06/6,525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.48

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