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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.17, 9,828.37 and 2,169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.17, 9,828.37 and 2,169.07 is: 3,254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.17 : 9,828.37 = 2,169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.17/9,828.37 = 2,169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.17x = 9,828.37 × 2,169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.17x = 21,318,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,318,373.37/6,551.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.13

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