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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.26, 9,794.57 and 2,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.26, 9,794.57 and 2,146.72 is: 3,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.26 : 9,794.57 = 2,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.26/9,794.57 = 2,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.26x = 9,794.57 × 2,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.26x = 21,026,153.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026,153.21/6,529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.30

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