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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,547, 9,822.66 and 2,649.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,547, 9,822.66 and 2,649.28 is: 3,974.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,547 : 9,822.66 = 2,649.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,547/9,822.66 = 2,649.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,547x = 9,822.66 × 2,649.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,547x = 26,022,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,022,976.68/6,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.79

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