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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.41, 9,795.78 and 2,146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.41, 9,795.78 and 2,146.91 is: 3,220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.41 : 9,795.78 = 2,146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.41/9,795.78 = 2,146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.41x = 9,795.78 × 2,146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.41x = 21,030,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,030,609.06/6,529.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.90

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