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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.10, 9,817.74 and 2,161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.10, 9,817.74 and 2,161.34 is: 3,242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.10 : 9,817.74 = 2,161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.10/9,817.74 = 2,161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.10x = 9,817.74 × 2,161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.10x = 21,219,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,219,474.17/6,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.54

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