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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.44, 9,799.14 and 2,150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.44, 9,799.14 and 2,150.52 is: 3,225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.44 : 9,799.14 = 2,150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.44/9,799.14 = 2,150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.44x = 9,799.14 × 2,150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.44x = 21,073,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,073,246.55/6,533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.44

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