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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.21, 9,823.75 and 2,388.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.21, 9,823.75 and 2,388.29 is: 3,581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.21 : 9,823.75 = 2,388.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.21/9,823.75 = 2,388.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.21x = 9,823.75 × 2,388.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.21x = 23,461,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461,908.80/6,551.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.31

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