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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.28, 9,804.14 and 2,155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.28, 9,804.14 and 2,155.82 is: 3,234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.28 : 9,804.14 = 2,155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.28/9,804.14 = 2,155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.28x = 9,804.14 × 2,155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.28x = 21,135,961.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,135,961.09/6,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.13

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