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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,534.03, 9,794.97 and 2,373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,534.03, 9,794.97 and 2,373.06 is: 3,557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,534.03 : 9,794.97 = 2,373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,534.03/9,794.97 = 2,373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,534.03x = 9,794.97 × 2,373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,534.03x = 23,244,051.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244,051.51/6,534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.38

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