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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.78, 9,814.52 and 2,383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.78, 9,814.52 and 2,383.80 is: 3,574.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.78 : 9,814.52 = 2,383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.78/9,814.52 = 2,383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.78x = 9,814.52 × 2,383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.78x = 23,395,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,395,852.78/6,544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.73

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