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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.68, 9,792.43 and 2,146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.68, 9,792.43 and 2,146.10 is: 3,218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.68 : 9,792.43 = 2,146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.68/9,792.43 = 2,146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.68x = 9,792.43 × 2,146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.68x = 21,015,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015,479.70/6,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.45

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