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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,523.03, 9,786.22 and 2,140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,523.03, 9,786.22 and 2,140.53 is: 3,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,523.03 : 9,786.22 = 2,140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,523.03/9,786.22 = 2,140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,523.03x = 9,786.22 × 2,140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,523.03x = 20,947,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,947,655.45/6,523.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.34

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