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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.53, 9,817.32 and 2,163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.53, 9,817.32 and 2,163.01 is: 3,244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.53 : 9,817.32 = 2,163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.53/9,817.32 = 2,163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.53x = 9,817.32 × 2,163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.53x = 21,234,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234,961.33/6,545.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.19

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