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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,515.46, 9,774.43 and 2,133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,515.46, 9,774.43 and 2,133.18 is: 3,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,515.46 : 9,774.43 = 2,133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,515.46/9,774.43 = 2,133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,515.46x = 9,774.43 × 2,133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,515.46x = 20,850,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,850,613.25/6,515.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.18

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