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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.83, 9,826.38 and 2,393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.83, 9,826.38 and 2,393.94 is: 3,590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.83 : 9,826.38 = 2,393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.83/9,826.38 = 2,393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.83x = 9,826.38 × 2,393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.83x = 23,523,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523,800.99/6,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.96

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