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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,538.83, 9,809.42 and 2,384.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,538.83, 9,809.42 and 2,384.67 is: 3,577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,538.83 : 9,809.42 = 2,384.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,538.83/9,809.42 = 2,384.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,538.83x = 9,809.42 × 2,384.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,538.83x = 23,392,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,392,229.59/6,538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.43

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