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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,539.53, 9,807.92 and 2,155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,539.53, 9,807.92 and 2,155.96 is: 3,233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,539.53 : 9,807.92 = 2,155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,539.53/9,807.92 = 2,155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,539.53x = 9,807.92 × 2,155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,539.53x = 21,145,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,145,423.38/6,539.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.48

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