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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,587.16, 9,882.06 and 2,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,587.16, 9,882.06 and 2,145.12 is: 3,218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,587.16 : 9,882.06 = 2,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,587.16/9,882.06 = 2,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,587.16x = 9,882.06 × 2,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,587.16x = 21,198,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,198,204.55/6,587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.11

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