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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.71, 9,846.81 and 2,122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.71, 9,846.81 and 2,122.57 is: 3,184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.71 : 9,846.81 = 2,122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.71/9,846.81 = 2,122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.71x = 9,846.81 × 2,122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.71x = 20,900,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,900,543.50/6,563.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.26

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