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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.26, 9,801.36 and 2,150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.26, 9,801.36 and 2,150.56 is: 3,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.26 : 9,801.36 = 2,150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.26/9,801.36 = 2,150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.26x = 9,801.36 × 2,150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.26x = 21,078,412.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,078,412.76/6,533.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.32

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