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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.65, 9,795.72 and 2,148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.65, 9,795.72 and 2,148.37 is: 3,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.65 : 9,795.72 = 2,148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.65/9,795.72 = 2,148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.65x = 9,795.72 × 2,148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.65x = 21,044,820.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,044,820.23/6,529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.96

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