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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.32, 9,814.40 and 2,381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.32, 9,814.40 and 2,381.66 is: 3,573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.32 : 9,814.40 = 2,381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.32/9,814.40 = 2,381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.32x = 9,814.40 × 2,381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.32x = 23,374,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,374,563.90/6,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.37

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