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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.48, 9,804.66 and 2,843.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.48, 9,804.66 and 2,843.02 is: 4,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.48 : 9,804.66 = 2,843.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.48/9,804.66 = 2,843.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.48x = 9,804.66 × 2,843.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.48x = 27,874,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,874,844.47/6,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.24

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