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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.33, 9,792.72 and 2,146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.33, 9,792.72 and 2,146.13 is: 3,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.33 : 9,792.72 = 2,146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.33/9,792.72 = 2,146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.33x = 9,792.72 × 2,146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.33x = 21,016,401.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,016,401.21/6,528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.26

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