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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.53, 9,490.91 and 2,165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.53, 9,490.91 and 2,165.56 is: 3,248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.53 : 9,490.91 = 2,165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.53/9,490.91 = 2,165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.53x = 9,490.91 × 2,165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.53x = 20,553,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,553,135.06/6,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.72

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