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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.20, 9,853.08 and 2,186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.20, 9,853.08 and 2,186.28 is: 3,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.20 : 9,853.08 = 2,186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.20/9,853.08 = 2,186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.20x = 9,853.08 × 2,186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.20x = 21,541,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541,591.74/6,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.18

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