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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,536.97, 9,805.50 and 2,154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,536.97, 9,805.50 and 2,154.87 is: 3,232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,536.97 : 9,805.50 = 2,154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,536.97/9,805.50 = 2,154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,536.97x = 9,805.50 × 2,154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,536.97x = 21,129,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129,577.79/6,536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.32

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