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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.25, 9,811.79 and 2,384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.25, 9,811.79 and 2,384.31 is: 3,574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.25 : 9,811.79 = 2,384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.25/9,811.79 = 2,384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.25x = 9,811.79 × 2,384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.25x = 23,394,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,394,382.83/6,545.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.25

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