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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.89, 9,804.44 and 2,153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.89, 9,804.44 and 2,153.39 is: 3,230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.89 : 9,804.44 = 2,153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.89/9,804.44 = 2,153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.89x = 9,804.44 × 2,153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.89x = 21,112,739.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,112,739.41/6,535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.28

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