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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.89, 9,847.32 and 2,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.89, 9,847.32 and 2,181.52 is: 3,272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.89 : 9,847.32 = 2,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.89/9,847.32 = 2,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.89x = 9,847.32 × 2,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.89x = 21,482,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,482,125.53/6,563.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.77

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