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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,543.72, 9,809.73 and 2,380.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,543.72, 9,809.73 and 2,380.79 is: 3,569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,543.72 : 9,809.73 = 2,380.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,543.72/9,809.73 = 2,380.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,543.72x = 9,809.73 × 2,380.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,543.72x = 23,354,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354,934.95/6,543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.06

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