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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.27, 9,785.88 and 2,141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.27, 9,785.88 and 2,141.75 is: 3,211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.27 : 9,785.88 = 2,141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.27/9,785.88 = 2,141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.27x = 9,785.88 × 2,141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.27x = 20,958,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958,908.49/6,525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.96

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