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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.76, 9,797.57 and 2,370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.76, 9,797.57 and 2,370.86 is: 3,555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.76 : 9,797.57 = 2,370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.76/9,797.57 = 2,370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.76x = 9,797.57 × 2,370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.76x = 23,228,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,228,651.60/6,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.17

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