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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.36, 9,818.32 and 2,162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.36, 9,818.32 and 2,162.82 is: 3,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.36 : 9,818.32 = 2,162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.36/9,818.32 = 2,162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.36x = 9,818.32 × 2,162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.36x = 21,235,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,235,258.86/6,545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.32

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