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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.18, 9,847.17 and 2,183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.18, 9,847.17 and 2,183.14 is: 3,274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.18 : 9,847.17 = 2,183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.18/9,847.17 = 2,183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.18x = 9,847.17 × 2,183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.18x = 21,497,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,497,750.71/6,565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.51

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