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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,451.14, 9,673.56 and 2,751.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,451.14, 9,673.56 and 2,751.33 is: 4,125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,451.14 : 9,673.56 = 2,751.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,451.14/9,673.56 = 2,751.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,451.14x = 9,673.56 × 2,751.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,451.14x = 26,615,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,615,155.83/6,451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.65

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