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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,536.84, 9,805.26 and 2,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,536.84, 9,805.26 and 2,155.56 is: 3,233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,536.84 : 9,805.26 = 2,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,536.84/9,805.26 = 2,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,536.84x = 9,805.26 × 2,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,536.84x = 21,135,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,135,826.25/6,536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.34

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