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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555, 9,831.51 and 2,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555, 9,831.51 and 2,171.88 is: 3,257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555 : 9,831.51 = 2,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555/9,831.51 = 2,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555x = 9,831.51 × 2,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555x = 21,352,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,352,859.94/6,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.49

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