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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.84, 9,788.73 and 2,364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.84, 9,788.73 and 2,364.87 is: 3,547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.84 : 9,788.73 = 2,364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.84/9,788.73 = 2,364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.84x = 9,788.73 × 2,364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.84x = 23,149,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149,073.92/6,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.29

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