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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.38, 9,846.05 and 2,346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.38, 9,846.05 and 2,346.31 is: 3,519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.38 : 9,846.05 = 2,346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.38/9,846.05 = 2,346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.38x = 9,846.05 × 2,346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.38x = 23,101,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,885.58/6,563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.82

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