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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.34, 9,825.10 and 2,168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.34, 9,825.10 and 2,168.21 is: 3,251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.34 : 9,825.10 = 2,168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.34/9,825.10 = 2,168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.34x = 9,825.10 × 2,168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.34x = 21,302,880.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,302,880.07/6,552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.19

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