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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.94, 9,787.36 and 2,367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.94, 9,787.36 and 2,367.96 is: 3,549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.94 : 9,787.36 = 2,367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.94/9,787.36 = 2,367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.94x = 9,787.36 × 2,367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.94x = 23,176,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,176,076.99/6,528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.75

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