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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.62, 9,833.61 and 2,173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.62, 9,833.61 and 2,173.30 is: 3,260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.62 : 9,833.61 = 2,173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.62/9,833.61 = 2,173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.62x = 9,833.61 × 2,173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.62x = 21,371,384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,371,384.61/6,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.51

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