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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.96, 9,794.66 and 2,146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.96, 9,794.66 and 2,146.59 is: 3,220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.96 : 9,794.66 = 2,146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.96/9,794.66 = 2,146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.96x = 9,794.66 × 2,146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.96x = 21,025,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025,108.48/6,528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.28

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