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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.94, 9,836.55 and 2,396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.94, 9,836.55 and 2,396.23 is: 3,595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.94 : 9,836.55 = 2,396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.94/9,836.55 = 2,396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.94x = 9,836.55 × 2,396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.94x = 23,570,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,570,636.21/6,555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.31

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