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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.56, 9,846.98 and 2,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.56, 9,846.98 and 2,181.08 is: 3,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.56 : 9,846.98 = 2,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.56/9,846.98 = 2,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.56x = 9,846.98 × 2,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.56x = 21,477,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,477,051.14/6,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.16

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