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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.76, 9,702.51 and 2,767.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.76, 9,702.51 and 2,767.99 is: 4,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.76 : 9,702.51 = 2,767.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.76/9,702.51 = 2,767.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.76x = 9,702.51 × 2,767.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.76x = 26,856,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856,450.65/6,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.64

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