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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,579.65, 9,869.58 and 2,197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,579.65, 9,869.58 and 2,197.13 is: 3,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,579.65 : 9,869.58 = 2,197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,579.65/9,869.58 = 2,197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,579.65x = 9,869.58 × 2,197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,579.65x = 21,684,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,684,750.31/6,579.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.73

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