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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.69, 9,803.52 and 2,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.69, 9,803.52 and 2,837.44 is: 4,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.69 : 9,803.52 = 2,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.69/9,803.52 = 2,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.69x = 9,803.52 × 2,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.69x = 27,816,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,816,899.79/6,535.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.15

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