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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,546.27, 9,819.63 and 2,598.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,546.27, 9,819.63 and 2,598.27 is: 3,897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,546.27 : 9,819.63 = 2,598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,546.27/9,819.63 = 2,598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,546.27x = 9,819.63 × 2,598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,546.27x = 25,514,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514,050.04/6,546.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.49

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