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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.83, 9,819.85 and 2,385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.83, 9,819.85 and 2,385.12 is: 3,578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.83 : 9,819.85 = 2,385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.83/9,819.85 = 2,385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.83x = 9,819.85 × 2,385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.83x = 23,421,459.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,421,459.61/6,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.62

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