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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.42, 9,822.96 and 2,167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.42, 9,822.96 and 2,167.08 is: 3,248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.42 : 9,822.96 = 2,167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.42/9,822.96 = 2,167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.42x = 9,822.96 × 2,167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.42x = 21,287,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,287,140.16/6,552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.74

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