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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,543.79, 9,816.29 and 2,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,543.79, 9,816.29 and 2,384.24 is: 3,576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,543.79 : 9,816.29 = 2,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,543.79/9,816.29 = 2,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,543.79x = 9,816.29 × 2,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,543.79x = 23,404,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404,391.27/6,543.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.58

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