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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.07, 9,865.67 and 2,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.07, 9,865.67 and 2,194.52 is: 3,291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.07 : 9,865.67 = 2,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.07/9,865.67 = 2,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.07x = 9,865.67 × 2,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.07x = 21,650,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650,349.83/6,577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.80

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