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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,574.82, 9,855.96 and 2,189.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,574.82, 9,855.96 and 2,189.21 is: 3,281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,574.82 : 9,855.96 = 2,189.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,574.82/9,855.96 = 2,189.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,574.82x = 9,855.96 × 2,189.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,574.82x = 21,576,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576,716.91/6,574.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.72

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