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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.54, 9,847.08 and 2,181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.54, 9,847.08 and 2,181.02 is: 3,272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.54 : 9,847.08 = 2,181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.54/9,847.08 = 2,181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.54x = 9,847.08 × 2,181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.54x = 21,476,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,476,678.42/6,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.12

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