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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.04, 9,783.92 and 2,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.04, 9,783.92 and 2,140.44 is: 3,209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.04 : 9,783.92 = 2,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.04/9,783.92 = 2,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.04x = 9,783.92 × 2,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.04x = 20,941,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941,893.72/6,524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.96

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