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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,546.83, 9,822.85 and 2,387.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,546.83, 9,822.85 and 2,387.12 is: 3,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,546.83 : 9,822.85 = 2,387.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,546.83/9,822.85 = 2,387.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,546.83x = 9,822.85 × 2,387.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,546.83x = 23,448,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,448,321.69/6,546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.63

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