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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.41, 9,789.35 and 2,144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.41, 9,789.35 and 2,144.12 is: 3,216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.41 : 9,789.35 = 2,144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.41/9,789.35 = 2,144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.41x = 9,789.35 × 2,144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.41x = 20,989,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,989,481.45/6,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.58

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