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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.67, 9,825.99 and 1,871.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.67, 9,825.99 and 1,871.56 is: 2,806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.67 : 9,825.99 = 1,871.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.67/9,825.99 = 1,871.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.67x = 9,825.99 × 1,871.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.67x = 18,389,929.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,389,929.84/6,551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.91

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