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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,537.92, 9,807.56 and 2,839.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,537.92, 9,807.56 and 2,839.08 is: 4,258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,537.92 : 9,807.56 = 2,839.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,537.92/9,807.56 = 2,839.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,537.92x = 9,807.56 × 2,839.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,537.92x = 27,844,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844,447.44/6,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.92

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