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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.79, 9,848.55 and 2,183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.79, 9,848.55 and 2,183.29 is: 3,274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.79 : 9,848.55 = 2,183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.79/9,848.55 = 2,183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.79x = 9,848.55 × 2,183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.79x = 21,502,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502,240.73/6,565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.89

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