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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,526.17, 9,789.99 and 2,368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,526.17, 9,789.99 and 2,368.11 is: 3,552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,526.17 : 9,789.99 = 2,368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,526.17/9,789.99 = 2,368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,526.17x = 9,789.99 × 2,368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,526.17x = 23,183,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183,773.22/6,526.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.43

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