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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,581.81, 9,872.69 and 2,143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,581.81, 9,872.69 and 2,143.16 is: 3,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,581.81 : 9,872.69 = 2,143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,581.81/9,872.69 = 2,143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,581.81x = 9,872.69 × 2,143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,581.81x = 21,158,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,731.24/6,581.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.73

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