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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.86, 9,821.43 and 2,384.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.86, 9,821.43 and 2,384.46 is: 3,578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.86 : 9,821.43 = 2,384.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.86/9,821.43 = 2,384.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.86x = 9,821.43 × 2,384.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.86x = 23,418,806.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,418,806.98/6,544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.20

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