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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,549.08, 9,825.24 and 2,166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,549.08, 9,825.24 and 2,166.58 is: 3,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,549.08 : 9,825.24 = 2,166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,549.08/9,825.24 = 2,166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,549.08x = 9,825.24 × 2,166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,549.08x = 21,287,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,287,168.48/6,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.41

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