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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,536.76, 9,802.07 and 2,373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,536.76, 9,802.07 and 2,373.86 is: 3,559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,536.76 : 9,802.07 = 2,373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,536.76/9,802.07 = 2,373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,536.76x = 9,802.07 × 2,373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,536.76x = 23,268,681.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268,681.01/6,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.67

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