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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.92, 9,818.80 and 2,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.92, 9,818.80 and 2,386.80 is: 3,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.92 : 9,818.80 = 2,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.92/9,818.80 = 2,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.92x = 9,818.80 × 2,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.92x = 23,435,511.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435,511.84/6,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.17

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