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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.28, 9,832.94 and 2,395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.28, 9,832.94 and 2,395.40 is: 3,593.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.28 : 9,832.94 = 2,395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.28/9,832.94 = 2,395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.28x = 9,832.94 × 2,395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.28x = 23,553,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553,824.48/6,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.11

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