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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.06, 9,809.80 and 4,197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.06, 9,809.80 and 4,197.49 is: 6,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.06 : 9,809.80 = 4,197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.06/9,809.80 = 4,197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.06x = 9,809.80 × 4,197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.06x = 41,176,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,176,537.40/6,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.20

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