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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.53, 9,818.83 and 2,165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.53, 9,818.83 and 2,165.06 is: 3,248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.53 : 9,818.83 = 2,165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.53/9,818.83 = 2,165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.53x = 9,818.83 × 2,165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.53x = 21,258,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,258,356.08/6,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.26

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