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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,451.93, 9,681.54 and 2,753.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,451.93, 9,681.54 and 2,753.81 is: 4,132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,451.93 : 9,681.54 = 2,753.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,451.93/9,681.54 = 2,753.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,451.93x = 9,681.54 × 2,753.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,451.93x = 26,661,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,661,121.67/6,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.27

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