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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.46, 9,829.32 and 2,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.46, 9,829.32 and 2,170 is: 3,255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.46 : 9,829.32 = 2,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.46/9,829.32 = 2,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.46x = 9,829.32 × 2,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.46x = 21,329,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,329,624.40/6,552.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.21

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