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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.14, 9,794.79 and 2,146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.14, 9,794.79 and 2,146.50 is: 3,220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.14 : 9,794.79 = 2,146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.14/9,794.79 = 2,146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.14x = 9,794.79 × 2,146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.14x = 21,024,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024,516.74/6,529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.11

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