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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.84, 9,841.68 and 2,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.84, 9,841.68 and 2,180.16 is: 3,268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.84 : 9,841.68 = 2,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.84/9,841.68 = 2,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.84x = 9,841.68 × 2,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.84x = 21,456,437.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,456,437.07/6,563.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.88

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