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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,523.16, 9,783.72 and 2,140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,523.16, 9,783.72 and 2,140.58 is: 3,210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,523.16 : 9,783.72 = 2,140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,523.16/9,783.72 = 2,140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,523.16x = 9,783.72 × 2,140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,523.16x = 20,942,835.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,942,835.36/6,523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.54

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