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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.89, 9,795.07 and 2,147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.89, 9,795.07 and 2,147.69 is: 3,221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.89 : 9,795.07 = 2,147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.89/9,795.07 = 2,147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.89x = 9,795.07 × 2,147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.89x = 21,036,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,036,773.89/6,529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.61

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