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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.63, 9,833.51 and 2,112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.63, 9,833.51 and 2,112.72 is: 3,169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.63 : 9,833.51 = 2,112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.63/9,833.51 = 2,112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.63x = 9,833.51 × 2,112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.63x = 20,775,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,775,453.25/6,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.58

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