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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.26, 9,804.33 and 2,152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.26, 9,804.33 and 2,152.53 is: 3,229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.26 : 9,804.33 = 2,152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.26/9,804.33 = 2,152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.26x = 9,804.33 × 2,152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.26x = 21,104,114.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,104,114.45/6,535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.27

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