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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,811.60, 10,217.40 and 6,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,811.60, 10,217.40 and 6,552.40 is: 9,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,811.60 : 10,217.40 = 6,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,811.60/10,217.40 = 6,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,811.60x = 10,217.40 × 6,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,811.60x = 66,948,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,948,491.76/6,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,828.60

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