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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.16, 9,823.92 and 2,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.16, 9,823.92 and 2,170.60 is: 3,254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.16 : 9,823.92 = 2,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.16/9,823.92 = 2,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.16x = 9,823.92 × 2,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.16x = 21,323,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,323,800.75/6,552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.47

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