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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.83, 9,785.15 and 2,140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.83, 9,785.15 and 2,140.73 is: 3,211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.83 : 9,785.15 = 2,140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.83/9,785.15 = 2,140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.83x = 9,785.15 × 2,140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.83x = 20,947,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,947,364.16/6,522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.39

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