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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.61, 9,823.77 and 2,167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.61, 9,823.77 and 2,167.89 is: 3,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.61 : 9,823.77 = 2,167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.61/9,823.77 = 2,167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.61x = 9,823.77 × 2,167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.61x = 21,296,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,296,852.75/6,551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.63

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