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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.20, 9,846.06 and 2,122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.20, 9,846.06 and 2,122.06 is: 3,183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.20 : 9,846.06 = 2,122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.20/9,846.06 = 2,122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.20x = 9,846.06 × 2,122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.20x = 20,893,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,893,930.08/6,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.50

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