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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.11, 9,825.39 and 2,167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.11, 9,825.39 and 2,167.46 is: 3,251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.11 : 9,825.39 = 2,167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.11/9,825.39 = 2,167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.11x = 9,825.39 × 2,167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.11x = 21,296,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,296,090.68/6,550.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.26

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