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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,546.54, 9,818.40 and 2,162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,546.54, 9,818.40 and 2,162.96 is: 3,243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,546.54 : 9,818.40 = 2,162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,546.54/9,818.40 = 2,162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,546.54x = 9,818.40 × 2,162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,546.54x = 21,236,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,236,806.46/6,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.97

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