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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,531.26, 9,798.34 and 2,148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,531.26, 9,798.34 and 2,148.54 is: 3,223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,531.26 : 9,798.34 = 2,148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,531.26/9,798.34 = 2,148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,531.26x = 9,798.34 × 2,148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,531.26x = 21,052,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052,125.42/6,531.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.29

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