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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.04, 9,842.26 and 2,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.04, 9,842.26 and 2,179.32 is: 3,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.04 : 9,842.26 = 2,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.04/9,842.26 = 2,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.04x = 9,842.26 × 2,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.04x = 21,449,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,449,434.06/6,563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.22

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