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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,530.45, 9,791.42 and 2,369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,530.45, 9,791.42 and 2,369.67 is: 3,552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,530.45 : 9,791.42 = 2,369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,530.45/9,791.42 = 2,369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,530.45x = 9,791.42 × 2,369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,530.45x = 23,202,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,202,422.38/6,530.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.96

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