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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,568.79, 9,853.27 and 2,186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,568.79, 9,853.27 and 2,186.26 is: 3,279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,568.79 : 9,853.27 = 2,186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,568.79/9,853.27 = 2,186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,568.79x = 9,853.27 × 2,186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,568.79x = 21,541,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541,779.97/6,568.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.42

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