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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.70, 9,829.20 and 2,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.70, 9,829.20 and 2,394 is: 3,591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.70 : 9,829.20 = 2,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.70/9,829.20 = 2,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.70x = 9,829.20 × 2,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.70x = 23,531,104.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,531,104.80/6,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.60

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