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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.63, 9,486.81 and 2,165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.63, 9,486.81 and 2,165.46 is: 3,247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.63 : 9,486.81 = 2,165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.63/9,486.81 = 2,165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.63x = 9,486.81 × 2,165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.63x = 20,543,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,543,307.58/6,326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.12

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