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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.13, 9,863.37 and 2,191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.13, 9,863.37 and 2,191.41 is: 3,287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.13 : 9,863.37 = 2,191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.13/9,863.37 = 2,191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.13x = 9,863.37 × 2,191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.13x = 21,614,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,614,687.65/6,575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.34

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