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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.80, 9,861.60 and 2,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.80, 9,861.60 and 2,190.80 is: 3,286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.80 : 9,861.60 = 2,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.80/9,861.60 = 2,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.80x = 9,861.60 × 2,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.80x = 21,604,793.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604,793.28/6,573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.50

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