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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.74, 9,793.12 and 2,367.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.74, 9,793.12 and 2,367.81 is: 3,551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.74 : 9,793.12 = 2,367.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.74/9,793.12 = 2,367.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.74x = 9,793.12 × 2,367.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.74x = 23,188,241.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188,241.55/6,528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.72

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