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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.46, 9,804.41 and 2,153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.46, 9,804.41 and 2,153.23 is: 3,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.46 : 9,804.41 = 2,153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.46/9,804.41 = 2,153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.46x = 9,804.41 × 2,153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.46x = 21,111,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,111,149.74/6,535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.25

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