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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,497.46, 9,751.77 and 2,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,497.46, 9,751.77 and 2,604.54 is: 3,909.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,497.46 : 9,751.77 = 2,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,497.46/9,751.77 = 2,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,497.46x = 9,751.77 × 2,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,497.46x = 25,398,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,398,875.04/6,497.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.05

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