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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,530.36, 9,794.51 and 2,147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,530.36, 9,794.51 and 2,147.78 is: 3,221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,530.36 : 9,794.51 = 2,147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,530.36/9,794.51 = 2,147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,530.36x = 9,794.51 × 2,147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,530.36x = 21,036,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,036,392.98/6,530.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.32

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