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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.92, 9,842.59 and 2,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.92, 9,842.59 and 2,179.84 is: 3,268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.92 : 9,842.59 = 2,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.92/9,842.59 = 2,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.92x = 9,842.59 × 2,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.92x = 21,455,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,455,216.72/6,563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.66

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