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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.86, 9,791.14 and 2,146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.86, 9,791.14 and 2,146.14 is: 3,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.86 : 9,791.14 = 2,146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.86/9,791.14 = 2,146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.86x = 9,791.14 × 2,146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.86x = 21,013,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013,157.20/6,529.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.01

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