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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.32, 9,813.16 and 2,387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.32, 9,813.16 and 2,387.16 is: 3,581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.32 : 9,813.16 = 2,387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.32/9,813.16 = 2,387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.32x = 9,813.16 × 2,387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.32x = 23,425,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,583.03/6,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.17

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