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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.33, 9,820.59 and 2,385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.33, 9,820.59 and 2,385.62 is: 3,579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.33 : 9,820.59 = 2,385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.33/9,820.59 = 2,385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.33x = 9,820.59 × 2,385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.33x = 23,428,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428,195.92/6,545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.38

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