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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,557.49, 9,833.82 and 2,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,557.49, 9,833.82 and 2,396.27 is: 3,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,557.49 : 9,833.82 = 2,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,557.49/9,833.82 = 2,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,557.49x = 9,833.82 × 2,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,557.49x = 23,564,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,564,461.61/6,557.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.52

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