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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,531.03, 9,794.43 and 2,147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,531.03, 9,794.43 and 2,147.45 is: 3,220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,531.03 : 9,794.43 = 2,147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,531.03/9,794.43 = 2,147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,531.03x = 9,794.43 × 2,147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,531.03x = 21,032,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,032,999.73/6,531.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.47

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