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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.76, 9,821.25 and 2,386.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.76, 9,821.25 and 2,386.05 is: 3,580.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.76 : 9,821.25 = 2,386.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.76/9,821.25 = 2,386.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.76x = 9,821.25 × 2,386.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.76x = 23,433,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,433,993.56/6,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.03

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