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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,531.35, 9,794.95 and 2,147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,531.35, 9,794.95 and 2,147.78 is: 3,220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,531.35 : 9,794.95 = 2,147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,531.35/9,794.95 = 2,147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,531.35x = 9,794.95 × 2,147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,531.35x = 21,037,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,037,416.83/6,531.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.99

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