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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.99, 9,790.82 and 2,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.99, 9,790.82 and 2,146.52 is: 3,220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.99 : 9,790.82 = 2,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.99/9,790.82 = 2,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.99x = 9,790.82 × 2,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.99x = 21,016,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,016,190.95/6,525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.38

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