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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.36, 9,867.24 and 2,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.36, 9,867.24 and 2,194.40 is: 3,292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.36 : 9,867.24 = 2,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.36/9,867.24 = 2,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.36x = 9,867.24 × 2,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.36x = 21,652,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,652,671.46/6,577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.00

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