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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.89, 9,854.55 and 2,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.89, 9,854.55 and 2,188.28 is: 3,280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.89 : 9,854.55 = 2,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.89/9,854.55 = 2,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.89x = 9,854.55 × 2,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.89x = 21,564,539.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,564,539.31/6,573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.33

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