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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.87, 9,858.68 and 2,190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.87, 9,858.68 and 2,190.15 is: 3,284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.87 : 9,858.68 = 2,190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.87/9,858.68 = 2,190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.87x = 9,858.68 × 2,190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.87x = 21,591,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,591,977.05/6,573.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.52

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