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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.69, 9,826.12 and 2,391.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.69, 9,826.12 and 2,391.79 is: 3,585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.69 : 9,826.12 = 2,391.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.69/9,826.12 = 2,391.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.69x = 9,826.12 × 2,391.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.69x = 23,502,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,502,015.55/6,554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.53

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