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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.36, 9,817.35 and 2,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.36, 9,817.35 and 2,163.34 is: 3,245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.36 : 9,817.35 = 2,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.36/9,817.35 = 2,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.36x = 9,817.35 × 2,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.36x = 21,238,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238,265.95/6,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.28

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