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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,572.76, 9,855.24 and 2,189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,572.76, 9,855.24 and 2,189.04 is: 3,282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572.76 : 9,855.24 = 2,189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572.76/9,855.24 = 2,189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572.76x = 9,855.24 × 2,189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572.76x = 21,573,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,573,514.57/6,572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.26

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