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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.23, 9,855.97 and 2,187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.23, 9,855.97 and 2,187.99 is: 3,282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.23 : 9,855.97 = 2,187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.23/9,855.97 = 2,187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.23x = 9,855.97 × 2,187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.23x = 21,564,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,564,758.33/6,570.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.19

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