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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.78, 9,845.59 and 2,403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.78, 9,845.59 and 2,403.70 is: 3,605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.78 : 9,845.59 = 2,403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.78/9,845.59 = 2,403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.78x = 9,845.59 × 2,403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.78x = 23,665,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,795.46/6,563.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.51

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