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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,543.58, 9,817.97 and 2,383.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,543.58, 9,817.97 and 2,383.87 is: 3,576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,543.58 : 9,817.97 = 2,383.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,543.58/9,817.97 = 2,383.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,543.58x = 9,817.97 × 2,383.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,543.58x = 23,404,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404,739.60/6,543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.75

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