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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,526.44, 9,791.48 and 2,146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,526.44, 9,791.48 and 2,146.97 is: 3,221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,526.44 : 9,791.48 = 2,146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,526.44/9,791.48 = 2,146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,526.44x = 9,791.48 × 2,146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,526.44x = 21,021,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,021,954.12/6,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.04

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