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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,534.65, 9,801.97 and 2,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,534.65, 9,801.97 and 2,373.88 is: 3,560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,534.65 : 9,801.97 = 2,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,534.65/9,801.97 = 2,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,534.65x = 9,801.97 × 2,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,534.65x = 23,268,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268,670.10/6,534.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.82

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