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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,351.62, 9,525.89 and 2,651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,351.62, 9,525.89 and 2,651.84 is: 3,977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,351.62 : 9,525.89 = 2,651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,351.62/9,525.89 = 2,651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,351.62x = 9,525.89 × 2,651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,351.62x = 25,261,136.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261,136.14/6,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.12

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