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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,546.70, 9,816.27 and 2,162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,546.70, 9,816.27 and 2,162.98 is: 3,243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,546.70 : 9,816.27 = 2,162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,546.70/9,816.27 = 2,162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,546.70x = 9,816.27 × 2,162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,546.70x = 21,232,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,232,395.68/6,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.22

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