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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.23, 9,820.44 and 2,385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.23, 9,820.44 and 2,385.52 is: 3,579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.23 : 9,820.44 = 2,385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.23/9,820.44 = 2,385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.23x = 9,820.44 × 2,385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.23x = 23,426,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,426,831.48/6,545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.22

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