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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.51, 9,801.74 and 2,150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.51, 9,801.74 and 2,150.81 is: 3,226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.51 : 9,801.74 = 2,150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.51/9,801.74 = 2,150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.51x = 9,801.74 × 2,150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.51x = 21,081,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,081,669.66/6,533.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.70

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