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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,581.67, 9,871.43 and 2,199.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,581.67, 9,871.43 and 2,199.11 is: 3,298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,581.67 : 9,871.43 = 2,199.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,581.67/9,871.43 = 2,199.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,581.67x = 9,871.43 × 2,199.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,581.67x = 21,708,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,708,360.43/6,581.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.31

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