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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,534.09, 9,802.34 and 2,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,534.09, 9,802.34 and 2,151.72 is: 3,227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,534.09 : 9,802.34 = 2,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,534.09/9,802.34 = 2,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,534.09x = 9,802.34 × 2,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,534.09x = 21,091,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,091,891.02/6,534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.98

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