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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,451.62, 9,675.61 and 2,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,451.62, 9,675.61 and 2,502.60 is: 3,753.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,451.62 : 9,675.61 = 2,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,451.62/9,675.61 = 2,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,451.62x = 9,675.61 × 2,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,451.62x = 24,214,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,214,175.33/6,451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.19

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