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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.25, 9,813.27 and 2,158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.25, 9,813.27 and 2,158.55 is: 3,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.25 : 9,813.27 = 2,158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.25/9,813.27 = 2,158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.25x = 9,813.27 × 2,158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.25x = 21,182,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,182,433.96/6,541.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.29

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