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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,523.65, 9,785.48 and 2,141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,523.65, 9,785.48 and 2,141.55 is: 3,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,523.65 : 9,785.48 = 2,141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,523.65/9,785.48 = 2,141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,523.65x = 9,785.48 × 2,141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,523.65x = 20,956,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,956,083.99/6,523.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.33

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