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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,569.08, 9,849.96 and 2,185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,569.08, 9,849.96 and 2,185.36 is: 3,276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,569.08 : 9,849.96 = 2,185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,569.08/9,849.96 = 2,185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,569.08x = 9,849.96 × 2,185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,569.08x = 21,525,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,525,708.59/6,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.82

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