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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.60, 9,841.76 and 2,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.60, 9,841.76 and 2,179.92 is: 3,268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.60 : 9,841.76 = 2,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.60/9,841.76 = 2,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.60x = 9,841.76 × 2,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.60x = 21,454,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,454,249.46/6,563.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.67

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