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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.15, 9,787.70 and 2,364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.15, 9,787.70 and 2,364.19 is: 3,546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.15 : 9,787.70 = 2,364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.15/9,787.70 = 2,364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.15x = 9,787.70 × 2,364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.15x = 23,139,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,139,921.70/6,525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.27

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