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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.26, 9,817.08 and 2,161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.26, 9,817.08 and 2,161.74 is: 3,242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.26 : 9,817.08 = 2,161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.26/9,817.08 = 2,161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.26x = 9,817.08 × 2,161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.26x = 21,221,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,221,974.52/6,544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.84

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