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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.88, 9,826.20 and 2,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.88, 9,826.20 and 2,393.88 is: 3,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.88 : 9,826.20 = 2,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.88/9,826.20 = 2,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.88x = 9,826.20 × 2,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.88x = 23,522,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,522,743.66/6,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.58

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