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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.65, 9,788.48 and 1,595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.65, 9,788.48 and 1,595.23 is: 2,392.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.65 : 9,788.48 = 1,595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.65/9,788.48 = 1,595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.65x = 9,788.48 × 1,595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.65x = 15,614,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,614,876.95/6,525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.85

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