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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.73, 9,794.82 and 2,147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.73, 9,794.82 and 2,147.53 is: 3,221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.73 : 9,794.82 = 2,147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.73/9,794.82 = 2,147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.73x = 9,794.82 × 2,147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.73x = 21,034,669.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034,669.79/6,529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.37

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