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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.20, 9,861.46 and 2,190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.20, 9,861.46 and 2,190.74 is: 3,286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.20 : 9,861.46 = 2,190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.20/9,861.46 = 2,190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.20x = 9,861.46 × 2,190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.20x = 21,603,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,603,840.10/6,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.66

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