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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.61, 9,809.34 and 2,378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.61, 9,809.34 and 2,378.68 is: 3,566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.61 : 9,809.34 = 2,378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.61/9,809.34 = 2,378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.61x = 9,809.34 × 2,378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.61x = 23,333,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,333,280.87/6,541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.90

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