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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.83, 9,788.24 and 2,141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.83, 9,788.24 and 2,141.25 is: 3,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.83 : 9,788.24 = 2,141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.83/9,788.24 = 2,141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.83x = 9,788.24 × 2,141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.83x = 20,959,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,959,068.90/6,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.20

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