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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545, 9,821.82 and 2,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545, 9,821.82 and 2,441 is: 3,663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545 : 9,821.82 = 2,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545/9,821.82 = 2,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545x = 9,821.82 × 2,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545x = 23,975,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975,062.62/6,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.11

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