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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.18, 9,844.78 and 2,401.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.18, 9,844.78 and 2,401.39 is: 3,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.18 : 9,844.78 = 2,401.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.18/9,844.78 = 2,401.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.18x = 9,844.78 × 2,401.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.18x = 23,641,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,641,125.63/6,563.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.08

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