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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,526.61, 9,789.88 and 2,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,526.61, 9,789.88 and 2,366.52 is: 3,549.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,526.61 : 9,789.88 = 2,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,526.61/9,789.88 = 2,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,526.61x = 9,789.88 × 2,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,526.61x = 23,167,946.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167,946.82/6,526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.77

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