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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,538.68, 9,802.52 and 2,838.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,538.68, 9,802.52 and 2,838.12 is: 4,254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,538.68 : 9,802.52 = 2,838.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,538.68/9,802.52 = 2,838.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,538.68x = 9,802.52 × 2,838.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,538.68x = 27,820,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,820,728.06/6,538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.79

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