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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,542.98, 9,817.07 and 2,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,542.98, 9,817.07 and 2,383.26 is: 3,575.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,542.98 : 9,817.07 = 2,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,542.98/9,817.07 = 2,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,542.98x = 9,817.07 × 2,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,542.98x = 23,396,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,396,581.52/6,542.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.83

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