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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.03, 9,792.36 and 2,145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.03, 9,792.36 and 2,145.39 is: 3,218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.03 : 9,792.36 = 2,145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.03/9,792.36 = 2,145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.03x = 9,792.36 × 2,145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.03x = 21,008,431.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,008,431.22/6,528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.19

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