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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,549.50, 9,826.08 and 2,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,549.50, 9,826.08 and 2,170.04 is: 3,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,549.50 : 9,826.08 = 2,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,549.50/9,826.08 = 2,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,549.50x = 9,826.08 × 2,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,549.50x = 21,322,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,322,986.64/6,549.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.67

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