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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,549.07, 9,825.36 and 2,852.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,549.07, 9,825.36 and 2,852.11 is: 4,278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,549.07 : 9,825.36 = 2,852.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,549.07/9,825.36 = 2,852.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,549.07x = 9,825.36 × 2,852.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,549.07x = 28,023,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023,007.51/6,549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.93

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