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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,543.72, 9,815.94 and 2,647.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,543.72, 9,815.94 and 2,647.62 is: 3,971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,543.72 : 9,815.94 = 2,647.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,543.72/9,815.94 = 2,647.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,543.72x = 9,815.94 × 2,647.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,543.72x = 25,988,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,988,879.06/6,543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.58

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