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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,523.08, 9,785.40 and 2,141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,523.08, 9,785.40 and 2,141.04 is: 3,211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,523.08 : 9,785.40 = 2,141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,523.08/9,785.40 = 2,141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,523.08x = 9,785.40 × 2,141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,523.08x = 20,950,932.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950,932.82/6,523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.82

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