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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.55, 9,786.42 and 2,082.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.55, 9,786.42 and 2,082.11 is: 3,123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.55 : 9,786.42 = 2,082.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.55/9,786.42 = 2,082.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.55x = 9,786.42 × 2,082.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.55x = 20,376,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,376,354.01/6,524.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.03

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