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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.55, 9,797.39 and 2,373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.55, 9,797.39 and 2,373.77 is: 3,558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.55 : 9,797.39 = 2,373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.55/9,797.39 = 2,373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.55x = 9,797.39 × 2,373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.55x = 23,256,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256,750.46/6,535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.50

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