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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,530.46, 9,796.91 and 2,148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,530.46, 9,796.91 and 2,148.23 is: 3,222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,530.46 : 9,796.91 = 2,148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,530.46/9,796.91 = 2,148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,530.46x = 9,796.91 × 2,148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,530.46x = 21,045,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,045,956.24/6,530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.74

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