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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,553.17, 9,826.11 and 2,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,553.17, 9,826.11 and 2,168.24 is: 3,251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,553.17 : 9,826.11 = 2,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,553.17/9,826.11 = 2,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,553.17x = 9,826.11 × 2,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,553.17x = 21,305,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,305,315.62/6,553.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.15

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