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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.70, 9,828.57 and 2,392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.70, 9,828.57 and 2,392.76 is: 3,589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.70 : 9,828.57 = 2,392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.70/9,828.57 = 2,392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.70x = 9,828.57 × 2,392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.70x = 23,517,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,517,360.01/6,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.51

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