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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,564.30, 9,847.35 and 2,181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,564.30, 9,847.35 and 2,181.30 is: 3,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,564.30 : 9,847.35 = 2,181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,564.30/9,847.35 = 2,181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,564.30x = 9,847.35 × 2,181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,564.30x = 21,480,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,480,024.56/6,564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.25

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