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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,628.34, 9,943.97 and 2,185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,628.34, 9,943.97 and 2,185.82 is: 3,279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,628.34 : 9,943.97 = 2,185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,628.34/9,943.97 = 2,185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,628.34x = 9,943.97 × 2,185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,628.34x = 21,735,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,735,728.51/6,628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.21

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