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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,564.74, 9,847.85 and 2,182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,564.74, 9,847.85 and 2,182.59 is: 3,274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,564.74 : 9,847.85 = 2,182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,564.74/9,847.85 = 2,182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,564.74x = 9,847.85 × 2,182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,564.74x = 21,493,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,493,808.02/6,564.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.13

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