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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.51, 9,830.66 and 2,394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.51, 9,830.66 and 2,394.57 is: 3,590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.51 : 9,830.66 = 2,394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.51/9,830.66 = 2,394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.51x = 9,830.66 × 2,394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.51x = 23,540,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,191.54/6,555.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.90

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