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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.06, 9,792.83 and 2,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.06, 9,792.83 and 2,145.44 is: 3,217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.06 : 9,792.83 = 2,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.06/9,792.83 = 2,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.06x = 9,792.83 × 2,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.06x = 21,009,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009,918.47/6,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.91

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