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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.99, 9,808.72 and 2,595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.99, 9,808.72 and 2,595.11 is: 3,888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.99 : 9,808.72 = 2,595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.99/9,808.72 = 2,595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.99x = 9,808.72 × 2,595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.99x = 25,454,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,454,651.83/6,545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.59

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