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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,557.40, 9,834.66 and 2,175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,557.40, 9,834.66 and 2,175.18 is: 3,262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,557.40 : 9,834.66 = 2,175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,557.40/9,834.66 = 2,175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,557.40x = 9,834.66 × 2,175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,557.40x = 21,392,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392,155.74/6,557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.29

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