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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,549.32, 9,823.98 and 2,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,549.32, 9,823.98 and 2,166.92 is: 3,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,549.32 : 9,823.98 = 2,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,549.32/9,823.98 = 2,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,549.32x = 9,823.98 × 2,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,549.32x = 21,287,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,287,778.74/6,549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.38

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