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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,531.87, 9,797.79 and 2,372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,531.87, 9,797.79 and 2,372.83 is: 3,559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,531.87 : 9,797.79 = 2,372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,531.87/9,797.79 = 2,372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,531.87x = 9,797.79 × 2,372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,531.87x = 23,248,474.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,474.45/6,531.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.24

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