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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.83, 9,823.17 and 2,387.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.83, 9,823.17 and 2,387.91 is: 3,580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.83 : 9,823.17 = 2,387.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.83/9,823.17 = 2,387.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.83x = 9,823.17 × 2,387.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.83x = 23,456,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,456,845.87/6,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.74

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