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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.52, 9,795.10 and 2,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.52, 9,795.10 and 2,147.44 is: 3,221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.52 : 9,795.10 = 2,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.52/9,795.10 = 2,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.52x = 9,795.10 × 2,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.52x = 21,034,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034,389.54/6,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.43

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