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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.84, 9,832.39 and 2,397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.84, 9,832.39 and 2,397.80 is: 3,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.84 : 9,832.39 = 2,397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.84/9,832.39 = 2,397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.84x = 9,832.39 × 2,397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.84x = 23,576,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,576,123.33/6,555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.20

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