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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.46, 9,817.96 and 2,162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.46, 9,817.96 and 2,162.80 is: 3,244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.46 : 9,817.96 = 2,162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.46/9,817.96 = 2,162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.46x = 9,817.96 × 2,162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.46x = 21,234,283.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234,283.89/6,545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.12

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