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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,530.87, 9,799.89 and 2,833.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,530.87, 9,799.89 and 2,833.13 is: 4,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,530.87 : 9,799.89 = 2,833.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,530.87/9,799.89 = 2,833.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,530.87x = 9,799.89 × 2,833.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,530.87x = 27,764,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764,362.36/6,530.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.25

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