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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,536.71, 9,806.28 and 2,154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,536.71, 9,806.28 and 2,154.34 is: 3,231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,536.71 : 9,806.28 = 2,154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,536.71/9,806.28 = 2,154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,536.71x = 9,806.28 × 2,154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,536.71x = 21,126,061.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126,061.26/6,536.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.91

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