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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.60, 9,783.90 and 2,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.60, 9,783.90 and 2,140.20 is: 3,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.60 : 9,783.90 = 2,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.60/9,783.90 = 2,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.60x = 9,783.90 × 2,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.60x = 20,939,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,939,502.78/6,522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.30

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