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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.38, 9,867.67 and 2,195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.38, 9,867.67 and 2,195.17 is: 3,293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.38 : 9,867.67 = 2,195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.38/9,867.67 = 2,195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.38x = 9,867.67 × 2,195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.38x = 21,661,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,661,183.00/6,577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.28

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