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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.62, 9,835.11 and 2,174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.62, 9,835.11 and 2,174.30 is: 3,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.62 : 9,835.11 = 2,174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.62/9,835.11 = 2,174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.62x = 9,835.11 × 2,174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.62x = 21,384,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,384,479.67/6,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.01

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