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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,351.54, 9,521.91 and 2,651.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,351.54, 9,521.91 and 2,651.46 is: 3,974.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,351.54 : 9,521.91 = 2,651.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,351.54/9,521.91 = 2,651.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,351.54x = 9,521.91 × 2,651.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,351.54x = 25,246,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246,963.49/6,351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.94

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