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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.91, 9,833.69 and 2,394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.91, 9,833.69 and 2,394.55 is: 3,592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.91 : 9,833.69 = 2,394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.91/9,833.69 = 2,394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.91x = 9,833.69 × 2,394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.91x = 23,547,262.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547,262.39/6,554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.31

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