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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,569.46, 9,854.87 and 2,126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,569.46, 9,854.87 and 2,126.79 is: 3,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,569.46 : 9,854.87 = 2,126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,569.46/9,854.87 = 2,126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,569.46x = 9,854.87 × 2,126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,569.46x = 20,959,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,959,228.33/6,569.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.40

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