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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.46, 9,795.41 and 2,147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.46, 9,795.41 and 2,147.09 is: 3,221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.46 : 9,795.41 = 2,147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.46/9,795.41 = 2,147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.46x = 9,795.41 × 2,147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.46x = 21,031,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,031,616.12/6,529.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.03

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