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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.72, 9,863.67 and 2,193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.72, 9,863.67 and 2,193.18 is: 3,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.72 : 9,863.67 = 2,193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.72/9,863.67 = 2,193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.72x = 9,863.67 × 2,193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.72x = 21,632,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,632,803.77/6,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.80

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