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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.17, 9,827.61 and 2,169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.17, 9,827.61 and 2,169.24 is: 3,252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.17 : 9,827.61 = 2,169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.17/9,827.61 = 2,169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.17x = 9,827.61 × 2,169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.17x = 21,318,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,318,444.72/6,554.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.65

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