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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.96, 9,857.27 and 2,188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.96, 9,857.27 and 2,188.94 is: 3,283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.96 : 9,857.27 = 2,188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.96/9,857.27 = 2,188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.96x = 9,857.27 × 2,188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.96x = 21,576,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576,961.65/6,571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.19

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