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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.91, 9,841.37 and 2,177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.91, 9,841.37 and 2,177.37 is: 3,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.91 : 9,841.37 = 2,177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.91/9,841.37 = 2,177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.91x = 9,841.37 × 2,177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.91x = 21,428,292.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428,292.91/6,560.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.06

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