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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,530.34, 9,795.72 and 2,147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,530.34, 9,795.72 and 2,147.30 is: 3,221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,530.34 : 9,795.72 = 2,147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,530.34/9,795.72 = 2,147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,530.34x = 9,795.72 × 2,147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,530.34x = 21,034,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034,349.56/6,530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.02

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