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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,537.76, 9,803.56 and 2,374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,537.76, 9,803.56 and 2,374.86 is: 3,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,537.76 : 9,803.56 = 2,374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,537.76/9,803.56 = 2,374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,537.76x = 9,803.56 × 2,374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,537.76x = 23,282,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282,082.50/6,537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.17

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