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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,526.46, 9,787.37 and 2,365.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,526.46, 9,787.37 and 2,365.39 is: 3,547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,526.46 : 9,787.37 = 2,365.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,526.46/9,787.37 = 2,365.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,526.46x = 9,787.37 × 2,365.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,526.46x = 23,150,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,150,947.53/6,526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.24

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