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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.91, 9,849.70 and 5,766.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.91, 9,849.70 and 5,766.89 is: 8,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.91 : 9,849.70 = 5,766.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.91/9,849.70 = 5,766.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.91x = 9,849.70 × 5,766.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.91x = 56,802,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,802,107.60/6,541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.80

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