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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.35, 9,792.72 and 2,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.35, 9,792.72 and 2,145.30 is: 3,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.35 : 9,792.72 = 2,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.35/9,792.72 = 2,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.35x = 9,792.72 × 2,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.35x = 21,008,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,008,322.22/6,528.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.02

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