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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,543.53, 9,813.91 and 2,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,543.53, 9,813.91 and 2,159.96 is: 3,239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,543.53 : 9,813.91 = 2,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,543.53/9,813.91 = 2,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,543.53x = 9,813.91 × 2,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,543.53x = 21,197,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,197,653.04/6,543.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.48

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