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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.73, 9,818.58 and 2,652.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.73, 9,818.58 and 2,652.87 is: 3,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.73 : 9,818.58 = 2,652.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.73/9,818.58 = 2,652.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.73x = 9,818.58 × 2,652.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.73x = 26,047,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,047,416.32/6,545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.30

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