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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.08, 9,783.14 and 2,139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.08, 9,783.14 and 2,139.54 is: 3,209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.08 : 9,783.14 = 2,139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.08/9,783.14 = 2,139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.08x = 9,783.14 × 2,139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.08x = 20,931,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,931,414.53/6,522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.31

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