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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.37, 9,853.43 and 2,186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.37, 9,853.43 and 2,186.65 is: 3,279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.37 : 9,853.43 = 2,186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.37/9,853.43 = 2,186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.37x = 9,853.43 × 2,186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.37x = 21,546,002.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,546,002.71/6,570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.27

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