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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.36, 9,827.56 and 2,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.36, 9,827.56 and 2,947.30 is: 4,419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.36 : 9,827.56 = 2,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.36/9,827.56 = 2,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.36x = 9,827.56 × 2,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.36x = 28,964,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,964,746.70/6,554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.16

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