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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.16, 9,858.14 and 2,188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.16, 9,858.14 and 2,188.96 is: 3,283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.16 : 9,858.14 = 2,188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.16/9,858.14 = 2,188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.16x = 9,858.14 × 2,188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.16x = 21,579,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579,074.13/6,571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.91

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