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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,561.68, 9,846.36 and 2,864.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,561.68, 9,846.36 and 2,864.43 is: 4,298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,561.68 : 9,846.36 = 2,864.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,561.68/9,846.36 = 2,864.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,561.68x = 9,846.36 × 2,864.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,561.68x = 28,204,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,204,208.97/6,561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.32

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