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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.20, 9,866.31 and 2,194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.20, 9,866.31 and 2,194.66 is: 3,292.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.20 : 9,866.31 = 2,194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.20/9,866.31 = 2,194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.20x = 9,866.31 × 2,194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.20x = 21,653,200.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,653,200.01/6,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.16

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