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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,459.09, 9,686.52 and 2,510.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,459.09, 9,686.52 and 2,510.07 is: 3,764.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,459.09 : 9,686.52 = 2,510.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,459.09/9,686.52 = 2,510.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,459.09x = 9,686.52 × 2,510.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,459.09x = 24,313,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,313,843.26/6,459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.28

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